A Leader Or A Man

A leader or a man of action in a crisis almost always acts subconsciously and then thinks of the reasons for his action.

Failure Comes Only When We Forget

Failure comes only when we forget our ideals and objectives and principles.

Without Peace

Without peace, all other dreams vanish and are reduced to ashes.

We Live In A Wonderful World

We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm and adventure. There is no end to the adventures that we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open.

Peace Is Not A Relationship

Peace is not a relationship of nations. It is a condition of mind brought about by a serenity of soul. Peace is not merely the absence of war. It is also a state of mind. Lasting peace can come only to peaceful people.

Truth Never Damages

Truth never damages a cause that is just.

The Difference Between What We Do And What We Are

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world's problem.

Commonsense

Commonsense is the realised sense of proportion.

Non-violence

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

To Give Pleasure

To give pleasure to a single heart by a single act is better than a thousand heads bowing in prayer.

Religion Is Not What You Will Get

Religion is not what you will get after reading all the scriptures of the world. It is not really what is grasped by the grain. It is a heart grasp.

We Win Justice

We win justice quickest by rendering justice to the other party.

If We Are To Teach Real Peace

If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.

Morality Is The Basis Of Things

Morality is the basis of things and truth is the substance of all morality.

Strength Does Not Come

Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.

First They Ignore You

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.

Non-cooperation With Evil

Non-cooperation with evil is as much a duty as is cooperation with good.

Nonviolence Is The First Article

Nonviolence is the first article of my faith. It is also the last article of my creed.

Freedom Is Not Worth Having

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

Let Us All Be Brave

Let us all be brave enough to die the death of a martyr, but let no one lust for martyrdom.

The Greatness Of A Nation

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.

Many Could Forgo Heavy Meals

Many could forgo heavy meals, a full wardrobe, a fine house, et cetera it is the ego they cannot forgo.

Hate The Sin

Hate the sin and love the sinner.

Those Who Say Religion Has Nothing

Those who say religion has nothing to do with politics do not know what religion is.

Satisfaction Lies In The Effort

Satisfaction lies in the effort, not in the attainment, full effort is full victory.

Errors Are Not In The Art

Errors are not in the art but in the artificers.

The Seed Of A Tree

The seed of a tree has the nature of a branch or twig or bud. It is a part of the tree, but if separated and set in the earth to be better nourished, the embryo or young tree contained in it takes root and grows into a new tree.

I Keep The Subject Of My Inquiry

I keep the subject of my inquiry constantly before me, and wait till the first dawning opens gradually, by little and little, into a full and clear light.

If I Have Done The Public

If I have done the public any service, it is due to my patient thought.

Truth Never Damages

Truth never damages a cause that is just.

If I Have The Belief

If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.

Happiness Is When What You Think

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

The Seed Of A Tree

The seed of a tree has the nature of a branch or twig or bud. It is a part of the tree, but if separated and set in the earth to be better nourished, the embryo or young tree contained in it takes root and grows into a new tree.

In Reality There Are As Many Religions

In reality there are as many religions as there are individuals.

I Keep The Subject Of My Inquiry

I keep the subject of my inquiry constantly before me, and wait till the first dawning opens gradually, by little and little, into a full and clear light.

I’m A Lover Of My Own Liberty

I’m a lover of my own liberty, and so I would do nothing to restrict yours.

If I Have Done The Public

If I have done the public any service, it is due to my patient thought.

Always Aim At Purifying

Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.

It Is The Weight

It is the weight, not numbers of experiments that is to be regarded.

Always Aim At Complete Harmony

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed.

I Object To Violence

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

A Man Is But the Product

A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes.

A Man May Imagine things

A man may imagine things that are false, but he can only understand things that are true, for if the things be false, the apprehension of them is not understanding.

To Me There Has Never Been A Higher Source

To me there has never been a higher source of earthly honor or distinction than that connected with advances in science.

Trials Are Medicines

Trials are medicines which our gracious and wise Physician prescribes because we need them; and he proportions the frequency and weight of them to what the case requires. Let us trust his skill and thank him for his prescription.