As soon as we become one with the ocean in the shape of God, there is no more rest for us, nor indeed do we need rest any longer.

And he who would be friends with God must remain alone, or make the whole world his friend

A democrat must be utterly selfless. He must think and dream not in terms of self or of party, but only of democracy.

Urbanization in India is a slow but sure death for her villages and villagers.

Every labourer is worthy of his hire. No country can produce thousands of unpaid whole-time workers.

Hinduism is a living organism liable to growth and decay subject to the laws of Nature. One and indivisible at the root, it has grown into a vast tree with innumerable branches. The changes in the season affect it. It has its autumn and its summer, its winter and its spring. It is, and is not, based on scriptures. It does not derive its authority from one book. Non violence has found the highest expression and application in Hinduism.

Where there is no strength of mind there can be no strength of soul.