It is impossible for me to reconcile myself to the idea of conversion after the style that goes on in India and elsewhere today. It is an error which is perhaps the greatest impediment to the world's progress toward peace. ... Why should a Christian want to convert a Hindu to Christianity? Why should he not be satisfied if the Hindu is a good or godly man?

Forgiveness is the virtue of the brave.

The seeker after truth should be humbler than the dust. The world crushes the dust under its feet, but the seeker after truth should so humble himself that even the dust could crush him. Only then, and not till then, will he have a glimpse of truth.

Not to have control over the senses is like sailing in a rudderless ship, bound to break to pieces on coming in contact with the very first rock.

If God is not a personal being for me like my earthly father, He is infinitely more.

Let our first act each morning be the following resolve: I shall not fear anyone on Earth. I shall fear only God.

Do not flatter yourselves with the belief that a mere recital of that celebrated verse in St. John makes a man a Christian.