3,410 Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi

Possession of arms implies an element of fear, if not of cowardice.

As the State is a soulless machine, it can never be weaned from violence to which it owes its very existence.

An opponent is entitled to the same regard for his principles as we would expect others to have for ours. Non-violence demands that we should see every opportunity to win over opponents.

Proved right should be capable of being vindicated by right means as against the rude i.e. sanguinary means. Man may and should shed his own blood for establishing what he considers to be his right. He may not shed the blood of his opponent who disputes his 'right'.

Faith alone is the sun of life.

Truth and ahimsa will never be destroyed.

Unwearied ceaseless effort is the price that must be paid for turning faith into a rich infallible experience.

The mantra becomes one's staff of life and carries one through every ordeal. Each repetition has a new meaning, carrying you nearer and nearer to God.

For India to enter into the race for armaments is to court suicide.