I do not want any patronage, as I do not give any. I am a lover of my own liberty, and so I would do nothing to restrict yours. I simply want to please my own conscience which is God.

Intolerance is a species of violence and therefore against our creed.

My idea of village SWARAJ is that is a complete republic, independent of its neighbors for its own vital wants, and yet interdependent for many others which dependence is a necessity.

Responsibility will mellow and sober the youth and prepare them, for the burden they must discharge.

A satyagrahi, whilst he is ever ready to fight, must be equally eager for peace.

It is my unshakable belief that India's destiny is to deliver the message of nonviolence to mankind.

I do regard Islam to be a religion of peace in the same sense as Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism are.