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

Monotony is the law of nature. Look at the monotonous manner in which the sun rises. The monotony of necessary occupation is exhilarating and life giving.

Now the man on duty used to be changed from time to time. Once one of these men, without giving me the slightest warning, without even asking me to leave the footpath, pushed and kicked me into the street. I was dismayed. Before I could question him as to his behaviour, Mr Coates, who happened to be passing the spot on horseback, hailed me and said: 'Gandhi, I have seen everything. I shall gladly be your witness in court if you proceed against the man. I am very sorry you have been so rudely assaulted.'

Nonviolence is the law of the human race and is infinitely greater than, and superior to, brute force.

A genuine satyagraha should never excite contempt in the opponent even when it fails to command regard or respect.

Tulsidas's Ramayana is a notable book because it is informed with the spirit of purity, pity and piety.

I must try to live in society and yet remain untouched by its pitfalls.