The transformation of the world is brought about by the transformation of oneself.

It is very difficult to be like the other guy, to be ordinary. Mediocrity takes a great deal of energy. But to be ourselves is very easy. You don't have to do a thing.

Most people are unhappy; and they are unhappy because there is no love in their hearts.

Without freedom, there is no creation.

From innumerable complexities we must grow to simplicity; we must become simple in our inward life and in our outward needs.

Teaching is not the mere imparting of information but the cultivation of an inquiring mind which will penetrate into the question of what is religion and not merely accept the established religions, churches, and rituals.

Fear is the process of the mind in the struggle of becoming. In becoming good there is the fear of evil; in becoming complete, there is the fear of loneliness.