A weak man is just by accident. A strong but non-violent man is unjust by accident.
Each one prays to God according to his own light.
A religion that takes no account of practical affairs and does not help to solve them is no religion.
I know, to banish anger altogether from one's breast is a difficult task. It cannot be achieved through pure personal effort. It can be done only by God's grace.
Every formula of every religion has in this age of reason, to submit to the acid test of reason and universal assent.
Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent then the one derived from fear of punishment.
Before the throne of the Almighty, man will be judged not by his acts but by his intentions. For God alone reads our hearts.
When restraint and courtesy are added to strength, the latter becomes irresistible.
Let everyone try and find that as a result of daily prayer he adds something new to his life, something with which nothing can be compared.
When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator.
Is it not enough to know the evil to shun it? If not, we should be sincere enough to admit that we love evil too well to give it up.
I do all the evil I can before I learn to shun it? Is it not enough to know the evil to shun it? If not, we should be sincere enough to admit that we love evil too well to give it up.
We may stumble and fall but shall rise again; it should be enough if we did not run away from the battle.
Are creeds such simple things like the clothes which a man can change at will and put on at will? Creeds are such for which people live for ages and ages.
Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
For me every ruler is alien that defies public opinion.
The essence of all religions is one. Only their approaches are different.
Man is supposed to be the maker of his destiny. It is only partly true. He can make his destiny, only in so far as he is allowed by the Great Power.
I suppose leadership at one time meant muscles; but today it means getting along with people.
Non-violence requires a double faith, faith in God and also faith in man.