Why worry one's head over a thing that is inevitable? Why die before one's death?

The seeker after truth should be humbler than the dust. The world crushes the dust under its feet, but the seeker after truth should so humble himself that even the dust could crush him. Only then, and not till then, will he have a glimpse of truth.

I would far rather that India perished than that she won Her freedom at the sacrifice of truth.

No culture can live if it attempts to be exclusive.

The richest grace of ahimsa will descend easily upon the owner of hard discipline.

Intolerance betrays want of faith in one's cause.

Let the first act of every morning be to make the following resolve for the day: - I shall not fear anyone on Earth. - I shall fear only God. - I shall not bear ill will toward anyone. - I shall not submit to injustice from anyone. - I shall conquer untruth by truth. And in resisting untruth, I shall put up with all suffering.