A wretched parent who claims obedience from his children, without first doing his duty by them, excites nothing but contempt.

What is life worth without trials and tribulations which are the salt of life.

This campaign of non-cooperation has no reference to diplomacy, secret or open. The only diplomacy it admits of is the statement and pursuance of truth at any cost.

Providence has its appointed hour for everything. We cannot command results, we can only strive.

No people have risen who thought only of rights. Only those did so who thought of duties.

Our children should not be so taught as to despise labour.

I find a solace a in the Bhagavadgita and Upanishads that I miss even in the Sermon on the Mount.