An awakened people who rely upon their nonviolent strength are independent in the face of any conceivable combination of the armed powers.

Every affliction has its own rich lesson to teach, if we would learn it.

Mortification of the flesh has been held all the world over as a condition of spiritual progress.

Evil is, good or truth misplaced.

Truth is not truth merely because it is ancient. Nor is truth necessarily to be regarded with suspicion because it is ancient.

India is essentially a karmabhumi (land of duty) in contradistinction to bhogabhumi (land of enjoyment).

Under democracy, individual liberty of opinion and action is jealously guarded.