"Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by fear of punishment, and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand times more effective and permanent than the one derived from fear of punishment."

"Sanctions are of two kinds; one, physical force, and, two, soul force or Satyagraha. Physical force is nothing compared to the power of truth."

"Hatred never kills, love never dies — such is the vast difference between the two. What is obtained by love is retained for all time. What is obtained by hatred proves a burden in reality for it increases hatred."

"An eye for eye only ends up making the whole world blind."

"Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man."

"Non-violence requires a double faith, faith in God and also faith in man."