Unless nonviolence of the strong is really developed among us, there should be no thought of civil disobedience for Swaraj, whether within the states or in British India.

I believe in the absolute oneness of God and, therefore, also of humanity. What though we have many bodies? We have but one soul. The rays of the sun are many through refraction. But they have the same source. I cannot, therefore, detach myself from the wickedest soul (nor may I be denied identity with the most virtuous).

The first condition of nonviolence is justice all round, in every department of life.

For me nonviolence is a creed. I must act up to it, whether I am alone or have companions.

Prayer presupposes faith. No prayer is in vain. Prayer is like any other action.

On India rests the burden of pointing the way to all the exploited races of the earth.

You can only have lasting peace based on justice.