My fast is a matter between God and myself.

I do not want my house to be rounded by walls and my windows to be closed to other cultures. I wish to become familiar with the culture of lands as much as possible but I will not permit them to affect me or shake me from my own status.

It was Ba's inspiration which helped me reach the heights of my inner self. She was my priceless jewel.

Celibacy is a great help, inasmuch as it enables one to lead a life of full surrender to God.

Your character must be above suspicion and you must be truthful and self-controlled.

Between the two, the nationalist and the imperialist, there is no meeting ground.

[It] is impossible for us to establish a living vital connection with the masses unless we will work for them, through them and in their midst, not as their patrons but as their servants.