Means are not to be distinguished from ends. If violent means are used, there will be bad results.

One can measure the greatness and the moral progress of a nation by looking at how it treats its animals.

We must break through the provincial crust if we are to reach the core of all-India nationalism.

If untouchability lives, Hinduism perishes and even India perishes, but if untouchability is eradicated from the Hindu heart, root and branch, then Hinduism has a definite message for the world.

A certain degree of physical harmony and comfort is necessary, but above a certain level it becomes a hindrance instead of a help. Therefore the ideal of creating an unlimited number of wants and satisfying them seems to be a delusion and a snare.

I implicitly believe in the truth of the saying that not a blade of grass moves but by His will. He will save it (my life) if He needs it for further service in this body. None can save it against His will.

Decency requires that when a programme is approved by the majority, all should carry it out faithfully.