It is the law of love that rules mankind. Had violence, i.e. hate, rules us we would have become extinct long ago. And yet, the tragedy of it is that the so-called civilised men and nations conduct themselves as if the basis of society was violence.

Freedom is like birth. Till we are fully free, we are slaves.

The only force at the disposal of democracy is that of public opinion.

Whatever may be true of the other modes of warfare, insatyagraha it has been held that the causes for failure are to be sought within.

I am a seasoned soldier of nonviolence, and I have evidence enough to sustain my faith.

The press is called the Fourth Estate. It is definitely a power, but, to misuse that power is criminal.

Hesitating to act because the whole vision might not be achieved, or because others do not yet share it, is an attitude that only hinders progress.