There are many causes I would die for. There is not a single cause I would kill for.

Nonviolence is a weapon of the strong.

I cannot teach you violence, as I do not myself believe in it. I can only teach you not to bow your heads before any one even at the cost of your life.

Liberty and democracy become unholy when their hands are dyed red with innocent blood.

I might be ready to embrace a snake, but, if one comes to bite you, I should kill it and protect you.

Disobedience to be civil has to be open and nonviolent.

Nonviolent defence presupposes recklessness about one's life and property.

The nation cannot be kept on the nonviolent path by violence.