Prayer is a sign of repentance, a desire to become better, purer.

No displeasure, even of the dearest friends, can put me off the duty I see clearly in front of me.

As soon as we lose the moral basis, we cease to be religious. There is no such thing as religion over-riding morality. Man, for instance, cannot be untruthful, cruel or incontinent and claim to have God on his side.

My firm belief is that he reveals Himself daily to every human being but we shut our ears to the still small Voice.

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

A genuine fast cleanses the body, mind and soul. It crucifies the flesh and to that extent sets the soul free.

God alone is immortal, imperishable.