A man who is really earnest must begin with himself, he must be passively aware of all his thoughts, feelings and actions.

Violence is not merely killing another. It is violence when we use a sharp word, when we make a gesture to brush away a person, when we obey because there is fear. So violence isn't merely organized butchery in the name of God, in the name of society or country. Violence is much more subtle, much deeper, and we are inquiring into the very depths of violence.

We are very defensive, and therefore aggressive, when we hold on to a particular belief, a dogmas, or when we worship our particular nationality, with the rag that is called the flag.

Truth is something which you must see immediately — and to see something clearly you must give your heart and your mind and your whole being to it immediately.

You cannot prevent a man getting drunk if he wishes to do so, but when he becomes a nuisance, then you interfere.

Intelligence is not discernment and judgment or critical evaluation.

Silence is difficult and arduous, it is not to be played with.