Love has more force than a besieging army.

Religion is the tie that binds one to one's Creator, and whilst the body perishes, as it has to, religion persists even after death.

Love is no love which asks for a return.

Good travels at a snail's pace. Those who want to do good are not selfish, they are not in a hurry, they know that to impregnate people with good requires a long time.

If we are to make progress, we must not repeat history but make new history. We must add to inheritance left by our ancestors.

The collectors of revenue and the policeman are the only symbols by which millions in India's villages know British rule.

I look upon an increase in the power of the State with the greatest fear because, although while apparently doing good by minimizing exploitation, it does the greatest harm to mankind by destroying individuality which lies at the heart of all progress.