That prince is acceptable to me who becomes a prince among his people's servants.

My nationalism, fierce though it is, is not exclusive, is not devised to harm any nation or individual.

Non-cooperation is directed not against men but against measures. It is not directed against the Governors, but against the system they administer. The roots of non-cooperation lies not in hatred but in justice if not in love.

Nothing will demoralize the nation so much as that we should learn to despise labour.

It is derogatory to the dignity of mankind, it is derogatory to the dignity of India, to entertain for one single moment hatred towards Englishmen.

Forgive and forget, but never forget to forgive. You may find a happier heart is the key to a happier life.

The Sermon on the Mount...went straight to my heart. I compared it with the Gita. My young mind tried to unify the teaching of the Gita, the `Light of Asia' and the Sermon on the Mount. That renunciation was the highest form of religion appealed to me greatly.