Undoubtedly, prayer requires a living faith in God. Successful satyagraha is inconceivable without that faith.

Government of the people by the people and for the people cannot be conducted at the bidding of one man, however great he may be.

Just think out for yourselves, if a man who was good yesterday has become bad after having come in contact with me, is he responsible that he has deteriorated or am I? ... It is well to take the blame sometimes.

Active nonviolence is necessary for those who will offer civil disobedience but the will and proper training are enough for the people to co-operate with those who are chosen for civil disobedience.

The builders of the British Indian Empire have patiently built its four pillars-the European interests, the army, the Indian princes and the communal divisions.

A man, whilst he is dreaming, believes in his dream; he is undeceived only when he is awakened from his slumber.

I know no diplomacy save that of truth.