At the outset, I want to say that the suggestion that the struggle in South Africa is under the influence of foreigners or communists is wholly incorrect. I have done whatever I did because of my experience in South Africa and my own proudly felt African background, and not because of what any outsider might have said.

Agreed—life is a gamble. But that is no reason for you to become a gambler.

Action to be effective must be directed to clearly conceived ends.

If Hitler invaded hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. 

When I have fully decided that a result is worth getting A go ahead of it and make trial after trial until it comes.

Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.

Haze is the veil that filters the beauty of nature.

One needs a Seer’s Vision and an angel’s voice to be of any avail. I do not know of any Indian man or woman today who has those gifts in their most complete measure.

For me, there is no such thing as a negative experience.

If you want to achieve excellence, you can get there today. As of this second, quit doing less-than-excellent work. 

Non-violence and truth are inseparable and presuppose one another.

The martyrdom of Lalaji has shaken the Congressmen. Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru is planning something solid to be presented for adoption in the coming session of the Congress, but I am not sure if he would be able to do something.