A principle is the expression of perfection, and as imperfect beings like us cannot practise perfection, we devise every moment limits of its compromise in practice.

The only way love punishes in by suffering.

As long as you are trying your very best, there can be no question of failure.

Infinite striving to be the best is man's duty; it is its own reward. Everything else is in God's hands.

Englishmen must learn to be Brahmins, not banias.

Mother cow is as useful dead as when she is alive.

My patriotism is not an exclusive thing. It is all-embracing and I should reject that patriotism which sought to mount the distress or exploitation of other nationalities.