It is not given to man to know the whole Truth. His duty lies in living up to the truth as he sees it, and in doing so, to resort to the purest means, i.e., to non-violence. God alone knows absolute truth. Therefore, I have often said, Truth is God. It follows that man, a finite being, cannot know absolute truth. Nobody in this world possesses absolute truth. This is God's attribute alone. Relative truth is all we know. Therefore, we can only follow the truth as we see it. Such pursuit of truth cannot lead anyone astray.

If we are true servants of the masses, we would take pride in spinning for their sake.

The whole world is in the throes of a new birth. Anything done for a temporary gain would be tantamount to an abortion.

If you must kill English officials, why not kill me instead?

No sacrifice is worth the name unless it is a joy. Sacrifice and a long face go ill together. Sacrifice is 'making sacred'. He must be a poor specimen of humanity who is in need of sympathy for his sacrifice.

Employers ganging up against workers is like raising an army of elephants against ants.

I would rather drown myself in the waters of the Sabarmati than harbour hate or animosity in my heart.