Real swaraj will come not by the acquisition of authority by a few but by the acquisition of capacity by all to resist authority when it is abused

If you are standing upright, don't worry if your shadow is crooked.

Nothing astonishes men so much as common sense and plain dealing.

The present is never a happy state to any being

It'swhen you're safe at home that you wish you were having an adventure. When you'rehaving an adventure you wish you were safe at home.

Nothing doth more hurt in a state that cunning men pass for wise.

Reasonguides but a small part of man, and the rest obeys feeling, true or false,and passion, good or bad.

Keep things informal. Talking is the natural way to do business. Writing is greatfor keeping records and putting down details, but talk generates ideas. Greatthings come from our luncheon meetings which consist of a sandwich, a cup ofsoup, and a good idea

Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the goodintentions of those who create it.

It is less dangerous to treat most men badly than to treat them too well.

Treat peopleas if they were what they ought to be and you help them to become what theyare capable of being.

Man is born free, and everywhere is is in chains