If we import compulsion in matters of religion, there is no doubt that we shall be committing suicide.

That atomic energy though harnessed by American scientists and army men for destructive purposes may be utilised by other scientists for humanitarian purposes is undoubtedly within the realm of possibility. ... An incendiary uses fire for his destructive and nefarious purpose, a housewife makes daily use of it in preparing nourishing food for mankind.

The stability of the State depends upon the readiness of every citizen to subordinate his rights to those of the rest.

Swaraj, without any qualifying clause, includes that which is better than the best one can conceive or have today.

Good government is no substitute for self-government.

The end is inherent in the means.

I have naturally formed the habit of restraining my thoughts. A thoughtless word hardly ever escaped my tongue or pen. Experience has taught me that silence is part of the spiritual discipline of a votary of truth. We find so many people impatient to talk. All this talking can hardly be said to be of any benefit to the world. It is so much waste of time. 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.