A vow is a purely religious act which cannot be taken in a fit of passion. It can be taken only with a mind purified and composed and with God as witness.

When large numbers of wholly innocent men are in jail, we may take it that Swaraj is at hand.

Fight if you must on the path of righteousness and God will be with you.

To safeguard democracy the people must have a keen sense of independence, self-respect, and their oneness.

Violence is a concession to human weakness, satyagraha is an obligation.

Don't talk about it. The rose doesn't have to propagate its perfume. It just gives it forth, and people are drawn to it. Live it, and people will come to see the source of your power.

No man could be actively nonviolent and not rise against social injustice, no matter where it occurred.