The essence of a vow does not consist in the difficulty of its performance but in the determination behind it unflinchingly to stick to it in the teeth of difficulties.

The bomb-throwers have discredited the cause of freedom, in whose name they threw the bombs.

Full effort is full victory.

Without living Truth, God is nowhere.

A coward is incapable of exhibiting love; it is the prerogative of the brave.

I am a Hindu by birth. And yet I do not know much of Hinduism, and I know less of other religions. In fact I do not know where I am, and what is and what should be my belief. I intend to make a careful study of my own religion and, as far as I can, of others.

If I know Hinduism at all, it is essentially inclusive and ever-growing, ever-responsive. It gives the freest scope for imagination, speculation and reason.

Whenever you are confronted with an opponent, conquer him with love.

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

Be truthful, gentle, and fearless.

A genuine satyagraha should never excite contempt in the opponent even when it fails to command regard or respect.

I do believe that ideas ripen quickly when nourished by the blood of martyrs.

Learn as if you will live forever.

I think it would be a good idea.

Machinery is the chief symbol of modern civilization; it represents a great sin.

Where there is love there is life.

We must become the change we want to see.

Confession of errors is like a broom which sweeps away the dirt and leaves the surface brighter and clearer. I feel stronger for confession.

It would be a sad day for India if it has to inherit the English scale and the English tastes so utterly unsuitable to the Indian environment.

The soul of India lives in its villages.

My effort should never be to undermine another's faith but to make him a better follower of his own faith.

Meditation is waiting on God.

Fear of death makes us devoid both of valour and religion. For want of valour is want of religious faith.