Quotes by Mahatma Gandhi

I did once seriously think of embracing the Christian faith. The gentle figure of Christ, so full of forgiveness that he taught his followers not to retaliate when abused or struck, but to turn the other cheek - I thought it was a beautiful example of the perfect man.

Non-violence is the article of faith.

Intolerance betrays want of faith in ones cause.

Each one prays to God according to his own light.

But for my faith in God, I should have been a raving maniac.

Before the throne of the Almighty, man will be judged not by his acts but by his intentions. For God alone reads our hearts.

It is better to be violent, if there is violence in our hearts, than to put on the cloak of nonviolence to cover impotence.

Purity of personal life is the one indispensable condition for building up a sound education.

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

Peace is its own reward.

My life is my message.

There is more to life than increasing its speed.

Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul.

It has always been a mystery to me how men can feel themselves honoured by the humiliation of their fellow beings.

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

Anger and intolerance are the enemies of correct understanding.

I know, to banish anger altogether from ones breast is a difficult task. It cannot be achieved through pure personal effort. It can be done only by Gods grace.

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

Are creeds such simple things like the clothes which a man can change at will and put on at will? Creeds are such for which people live for ages and ages.

The spirit of democracy is not a mechanical thing to be adjusted by abolition of forms. It requires change of heart.