Man is not to drown himself in the well of the Shastras, but he is to dive in their broad ocean and bring out pearls.

The State is the sum total of the sacrifice, on its behalf, of its members.

All the religions of the world describe God pre-eminently as the Friend of the friendless, Help of the helpless, and Protector of the weak.

My religion says that only he who is prepared to suffer can pray to God.

If we want Swaraj to be built on non-violence, we will have to give the villages their proper place.

I see neither bravery nor sacrifice in destroying life or property, for offense or defense.

Ahimsa is no mere theory with me, but it is a fact of life based on extensive experience.