He who runs to the doctor, vaidya, or hakim for every little ailment, and swallows all kinds of vegetable and mineral drugs, not only curtails his life, but by becoming the slave of his body instead of remaining its master, loses self-control, and ceases to be a man.

For us, patriotism is the same as the love of humanity.

I invite even the school of violence to give this peaceful non-co-operation a trial.

Truth is what the voice within tells you.

Compassion is a muscle that gets stronger with use.

I recognise no God except the God that is to be found in the hearts of the dumb millions.

Ours has not been unadulterated nonviolence in thought, word and deed.