“It is man's social nature which distinguishes him from the brute creation. If it is his privilege to be independent, it is equally his duty to be inter-dependent. Only an arrogant man will claim to be independent of everybody else and be self-contained.”

“A weak man is just by accident. A strong but non-violent man is unjust by accident.”

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

“Non-cooperation with evil is as much a duty as is cooperation with good.”

“Whenever you are in doubt, or when the self becomes too much with you, apply the following test. Recall the face of the poorest and the weakest man whom you may have seen, and ask yourself if the step you contemplate is going to be of any use to him. Will he gain anything by it? Will it restore him to a control over his own life and destiny? In other words, will it lead to swaraj for the hungry and spiritually starving millions?”

“Gentleness, self-sacrifice and generosity are the exclusive possession of no one race or religion.”

“I offer you peace.I offer you love.I offer you friendship.I see your beauty.I hear your need.I feel your feelings.My wisdom flows from the highest Source.I salute that Source in you.Let us work together. For unity and peace.”