To safeguard democracy the people must have a keen sense of independence, self-respect and their oneness. Intolerance, discourtesy and harshness are taboo in all good society and are surely contrary to the spirit of democracy. In true democracy every man and women is taught to think for himself or herself. The spirit of democracy cannot be established in the midst of terrorism, whether governmental or popular. Corruption and hypocrisy ought not to be inevitable products of democracy, as they undoubtedly are today.
Conscience is the ripe fruit of strictest discipline.
Unless discipline is rooted in nonviolence, it might prove a source of infinite mischief. Non-cooperation is a measure of discipline and sacrifice, and it demands respect for the opposite views. Faith is not like a delicate flower which would wither away the' slightest' stormy-'weather. Robust faith in oneself and brave trust of the opponent, so-called or real, is the best safeguard. A living faith cannot be manufactured by the rule of majority.