There is no one without faults, not even men of God. They are men of God not because they are faultless, but because they know their faults, they strive against them, they do not hide them, and are ever ready to correct themselves.

A vow imparts stability, ballast and firmness to one's character.

Nonviolence is not an easy thing to understand, still less to practice, weak as we are.

I have no disciples, being myself an aspirant after discipleship and in search of a guru.

The one condition for fighting for peace and liberty is to acquire self-restraint.

My freedom from hatred - I would even claim for myself individually, my love - for those who consider themselves to be my enemies, does not make me blind to their faults.

There goes my people. I must follow them, for I am their leader.