The test of friendship is assistance in adversity, and that, too, unconditional assistance.

Where there is only a choice between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence.

When two nations are fighting, the duty of a votary of ahimsa is to stop the war.

Man does not live by bread alone. Many prefer self-respect to food.

Indeed, one perfect resister is enough to win the battle of Right against Wrong.

My shyness has been in reality my shield and buckler. It has allowed me to grow. It has helped me in my discernment of truth.

I would risk violence a thousand times rather than risk the emasculation of the whole race.