Destruction of the churches and the like is not the way to Swaraj as defined by the Congress.

A person who is worried about the outcome of his work does not see his goal; he sees only his opposition and the obstacles before him.

The strength to kill is not essential for self-defense; one ought to have the strength to die. When a man is fully ready to die, he will not even desire to offer violence. Indeed, I may put it down as a self-evident proposition that the desire to kill is in inverse proportion to the desire to die. And history is replete with instances of men who by dying with courage and compassion on their lips converted the hearts of their violent opponents.

Non-violence requires a double faith, faith in God and also faith in man.

A man can give up a right, but he may not give up a duty without being guilty of a grave dereliction.

Non-co-operation in an angry atmosphere is an impossibility.

By spiritual training I mean education of the heart.