Everyone here has the sense that right now is one of those moments when we are influencing the future.

There was a time when we could find jokers only in circus. Now we can find them everywhere.

Force always attracts men of low morality.

I mean, you have to be able - you have to have made the commitment within yourself to do whatever it takes to get the job done and to try to inspire other people to do it, because obviously the first rule is you can't do it by yourself.

We are Indians, firstly and lastly.

It is easy enough to be friendly to one's friends. But to befriend the one who regards himself as your enemy is the quintessence of true religion. The other is mere business

I try to give to the poor people for love what the rich could get for money. No, I wouldn't touch a leper for a thousand pounds; yet I willingly cure him for the love of God. 

My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness.

Your goodness is impediment in your way, so let your eyes be red with anger, and try to fight injustice with a firm hand.

Our duty is to encourage every one in his struggle to live up to his own highest idea, and strive at the same time to make the ideal as near as possible to the Truth.

Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.

Anger is the enemy of non-violence and pride is a monster that swallows it up.