The story of Ramakrishna is a story of religion in practice. His life enables us to see God face to face.... In this age of skepticism Ramakrishna presents an example of a bright and living faith which gives solace to thousands of men and women who would otherwise have remained without spiritual light.

The knowledge of the omnipresence of God also means respect for the lives even of those who may be called opponents.

The spirit of non-violence necessarily leads to humility. Non-violence means reliance on God, the rock of ages. If we would seek his aid, we must approach Him with a humble and contrite heart.

The moment there is suspicion about a person's motives, everything he does becomes tainted.

Khadi will be the sun of the whole industrial solar system.

In the East, as in the West, newspapers are fast becoming people's Bible, Koran, Zend-Avesta and Gita all rolled into one.

Perfect nonviolence is difficult. It admits to no weakness.