Mahatma Gandhi

My own veneration for other faiths is the same as that for my own faith; therefore no thought of conversion is possible

I will far rather see the race of man extinct than that we should become less than beasts by making the noblest of God's creation, woman, the object of our lust.

In the attitude of silence the soul finds the path in a clearer light, and what is elusive and deceptive resolves itself into crystal clearness. Our life is a long and arduous quest after Truth.

Life is an aspiration. Its mission is to strive after perfection, which is self-realization. The ideal must not be lowered because of our weaknesses or imperfections.

The seeker after truth should be humbler than the dust. The world crushes the dust under its feet, but the seeker after truth should so humble himself that even the dust could crush him. Only then, and not till then, will he have a glimpse of truth.

The spirit of democracy... requires change of the heart... requires the inculcation of the spirit of brotherhood.

Our duty is very simple and plain. We want to serve the community, and in our own humble way to serve the Empire. We believe in the righteousness of the cause, which it is our privilege to espouse. We have an abiding faith in the mercy of the Almighty God, and we have firm faith in the British Constitution. That being so, we should fail in our duty if we wrote anything with a view to hurt.

We cannot be speakers who do not listen. But neither can we be listeners who do not speak.

Never make a promise in haste.

Don't let anybody walk through your mind with dirty feet.

People cannot hurt you without your permission.

Nature Cure is so simple easy and cheap.....this system of treatment should be used.

The story of Ramakrishna is a story of religion in practice. His life enables us to see God face to face.... In this age of skepticism Ramakrishna presents an example of a bright and living faith which gives solace to thousands of men and women who would otherwise have remained without spiritual light.

No sacrifice is worth the name unless it is a joy. Sacrifice and a long face go ill together. Sacrifice is 'making sacred'. He must be a poor specimen of humanity who is in need of sympathy for his sacrifice.

My religion is based on truth and non-violence. Truth is my God. Non-violence is the means of realising Him.

Palestine belongs to the Arabs in the same sense that England belongs to the English or France to the French.

The truth can never be wrong, even if no one hears it.

The soul of India lives in its villages.

I contend that non-violent acts exert pressure far more effective than violent acts, for the pressure comes from goodwill and gentleness.

A non-violent revolution is not a program of seizure of power. It is a program of transformation of relationships, ending in a peaceful transfer of power.

It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom.