A man who is intentionally unarmed relies upon the Unseen Force called God by poets, but called the Unknown by scientists.

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 whole existence of man is a ceaseless duel between the forces of life and death.

Nationalism, like virtue, has its own reward.

I reject any religious doctrine that does not appeal to reason and is in conflict with morality.

Do not concentrate on showing the misdeeds of the government, for we have to convert and befriend those who run it.

Violence is bound sooner or later to exhaust itself but peace cannot issue out of such exhaustion.