Every generation, no matter how paltry its character, thinks itself much wiser than the one immediately preceding it, let alone those that are more remote.

If people insist that honor is dearer than life itself, what they really mean is that existence and well-being are as nothing compared with other people's opinions. Of course, this may be only an exaggerated way of stating the prosaic truth that reputation, that is, the opinion others have of us, is indispensable if we are to make any progress in the world.

One should use common words to say uncommon things

Always to see the general in the particular is the very foundation of genius.

To call the world God is not to explain it; it is only to enrich our language with a superfluous synonym.

Vedas are the most rewarding and the most elevating book which can be possible in the world.

Will minus intellect constitutes vulgarity.