An unjust law is itself a species of violence. Arrest for its breach is more so.

It is my unshakable belief that India's destiny is to deliver the message of nonviolence to mankind.

The story of the creation and similar things in it did not impress me very much, but on the contrary made me incline somewhat towards atheism.

Without prayer there is no inward peace.

A nonviolent person's life is always at the disposal of him who would take it.

The more I reflect and look back on the past, the more vividly do I feel my limitations.

It took Britain half the resources of the planet to achieve its prosperity; how many planets will a country like India require?