Mind of Mahatma Gandhi (Encyclopedia of Gandhi's Thoughts) Compiled & Edited by: R.K. Prabhu & U. R. Rao With Forewords by: Acharya Vinoba Bhave & Dr. S. Radhakrishnan ISBN 81-7229-149-3 Printed and Published by Navajivan Mudranalaya, Ahemadabad-380014 India @ Navajivan Trust, 1960
My idea of society is that while we are born equal, meaning that we have a right to equal opportunities, all have not the same capacity. It is, in the nature of things, impossible. For instance, all cannot have the same height, or colour or degree of intelligence, etc.; therefore, in the nature of things, some will have ability to earn more and others less.
People with talents will have more, and they will utilize their talents for this purpose. If they utilize their talents kindly, they will be performing the work of the State. Such people exist as trustees, on no other terms.
I would allow a man of intellect to earn more, I would not cramp his talent. But the bulk of his greater earnings must be used for the good of the State, just as the income of all earning sons of the father go to the common family fund. They would have their earning only as trustees. (YI, 26-11-1931, p.368)