Every formula of every religion has in this age of reason, to submit to the acid test of reason and universal assent.
Mahatma GandhiI see a clear breach of ahimsa even in driving away monkeys; the breach would be proportionately greater if they have to be killed.
Mahatma GandhiNow 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.'
Mahatma Gandhi