A fear-stricken person can never know God, and one who knows God will never fear a mortal man.

True beauty lies in purity of the heart.

What can be richer and more fruitful than a greater fulfillment of the vow of nonviolence in thought, word and deed or the spread of that spirit?

The fire of independence is burning just as bright in my breast as in the most fiery breast in this country, but ways and methods differ.

Many people, especially ignorant people, want to punish you for speaking the truth, for being correct, for being you. Never apologize for being correct, or for being years ahead of your time. If you’re right and you know it, speak your mind. Speak your mind. Even if you are a minority of one, the truth is still the truth.

The Law of Love, call it attraction, affinity, cohesion if you like, governs the world.

Democracy will break under the strain of apron strings. It can exist only on trust.