We notice that the mind is a restless bird; the more it gets the more it wants, and still remains unsatisfied. The more we indulge our passions the more unbridled they become. Our ancestors, therefore, set a limit to our indulgences. They saw that happiness was largely a mental condition. A man is not necessarily happy because he is rich, or unhappy because he is poor.... Millions will always remain poor.

I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers.

The villagers want bread-not butter-and disciplined work, some work that will supplement their agricultural avocations which do not go on for all the 12 months.

Ahimsa can be practiced only towards those that are inferior to you in every way.

The very essence of our civilization is that we give a paramount place to morality in all our affairs, public or private.

Man should earnestly desire the well - being of all God's creations and pray that we may have the strength to do so.

Swaraj is not meant for cowards, but for those who would mount smilingly to the gallows and refuse even to allow their eyes to be bandaged.