Ramanama can be used only for a good, never for an evil end, or else thieves and robbers would be the greatest devotees.

This belief in God has to be based on faith which transcends reason.

My nonviolence does recognize different species of violence, defensive and offensive.

My interest in India's freedom will cease if she adopts violent means, for their fruit will not be freedom but slavery in disguise.

Stoning prophets and erecting churches to their memory afterwards has been the way of the world through the ages. Today we worship Christ, but the Christ in the flesh we crucified.

When freedom is in jeopardy, non-co-operation may be a duty and prison may be a palace.

It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom.