An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind.

Non-violence, which is the quality of the heart, cannot come by an appeal to the brain.

I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.

Poverty is the worst form of violence.

Victory attained by violence is tantamount to a defeat for it is momentary."(Satyagraha Leaflet No. 13, 3 May 1919)

Where choice is set between cowardice and violence, I would advise violence ... I prefer to use arms in defense of honor rather than remain the vile witness of dishonor...

My nonviolence does recognize different species of violence, defensive and offensive.

The votaries of nonviolence cannot harbour violence even in thought, let alone the question of doing it.

I must declare that it is better for India do discard violence altogether even for defending her borders.