"All the religions of the world, while they may differ in other respects, unitedly proclaim that nothing lives in this world but Truth."

"Earth provides enough to satisfy every man's needs, but not every man's greed."

"Love is the strongest force the world possesses and yet it is the humblest imaginable."

"Strength does not come from physical capacity, it comes from an indomitable will."

"Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding."

"Ask the poor. They'll tell you who the christians are."

"Live simply so others may simply live."

"Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever."

"When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in the worship of the creator."

"Service which is rendered without joy helps neither the servant nor the served. But all other pleasures and possessions pale into nothingness before service which is rendered in a spirit of joy."

"If a single man achieves the highest kind of love, it will be sufficient to neutralize the hate of millions."

"You may never know what results come of your actions, but if you do nothing, there will be no results."

"It is possible for a single individual to defy the whole might of an unjust empire to save his honour his religion his soul and lay the foundation for that empire's fall or its regeneration."

"Freedom is not worth having if it does not include the freedom to make mistakes."

"There is no 'way to peace,' there is only 'peace."

"Every home is a university and the parents are the teachers."

"Fear has its use but cowardice has none."

"I have always felt that the true text-book for the pupil is his teacher."

"To safeguard democracy the people must have a keen sense of independence, self-respect and their oneness, and should insist upon choosing as their representatives only such persons as are good and true."

"Imitation is the sincerest flattery."

"To believe in something, and not to live it, is dishonest."

"Solitude is a catalyst for innovation."

"Selfishness is blind."

"To lose patience is to lose the battle."

"It is the quality of our work which will please God and not the quantity."

"My faith is brightest in the midst of impenetrable darkness."

"Nobody can hurt me without my permission."

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

"I want the cultures of all lands to be blown about my house as freely as possible. But I refuse to be blown of my feet by any."

"True love is boundless like the ocean and, swelling within one, spreads itself out and, crossing all boundaries and frontiers, envelops the whole world."

"Religion is a matter of the heart. No physical inconvenience can warrant abandonment of one's own religion."

"The pursuit of truth does not permit violence on one's opponent."

"There would be nothing to frighten you if you refused to be afraid."

"Live simply so that others may simply live."

"Peace is its own reward."

"In a gentle way, you can shake the world."

"Manage and watch your words, for they will become your actions."

"Do not worry in the least about yourself, leave all worry to God,' - this appears to be the commandment in all religions. This need not frighten anyone. He who devotes himself to service with a clear conscience, will day by day grasp the necessity for it in greater measure, and will continually grow richer in faith. The path of service can hardly be trodden by one who is not prepared to renounce self-interest, and to recognize the conditions of his birth. Consciously or unconsciously, every one of us does render some service or other. If we cultivate the habit of doing this service deliberately, our desire for service will steadily grow stronger, and will make not only for our own happiness but that of the world at large."

"It does not require money to live neat, clean, and dignified."

"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."

"Stoning prophets and erecting churches to their memory afterwards has been the way of the world through the ages. Today we worship Christ, but the Christ in the flesh we crucified."

"You can chain me, you can torture me, you can even destroy this body, but you will never imprison my mind."

"Knowledge gained through experience is far superior and many times more useful than bookish knowledge."

"If you want to change the world, start with yourself."

"Whatever you do will be insignificant, but it is very important that you do it."

"The real love is to love those that hate you, to love your neighbor even though you distrust him."

"Understand and embrace your values, for they become your destiny."

"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..."

"Violent means will give violent freedom. That would be a menace to the world and to India herself."

"As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world - that is the myth of the atomic age - as in being able to remake ourselves."