I look upon an increase in the power of the State with the greatest fear because, although while apparently doing good by minimizing exploitation, it does the greatest harm to mankind by destroying individuality which lies at the heart of all progress.

My personal religion enables me to serve my countrymen without hurting the English or, for that matter, anybody else.

Non-cooperation is a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for the opposite views.

Civilization is that mode of conduct which points out to man the path of duty. Performance of duty and observance of morality are convertible terms. To observe morality is to attain mastery over our mind and our passions. So doing, we know ourselves.

Nonviolence is a quality not of the body but of the soul.

A worker's capital is inexhaustible, incapable of being stolen, and bound to pay him a generous dividend all the time.

I do not want to foresee the future. I am concerned with taking care of the present. God has given me no control over the moment following.