We want freedom for our country, but not at the expense or exploitation of others, not so as to degrade other countries.

The patriotic spirit demands loyal and strict adherence to nonviolence and truth.

Openness of mind strengthens the truth in us and removes the dross from it, if there is any.

Man is not to drown himself in the well of the Shastras, but he is to dive in their broad ocean and bring out pearls.

It is beyond my power to induce in you a belief in God. There are certain things which are self proved and certain which are not proved at all.

If we could all give our own definitions of God, there would be as many definitions as there are men and women.

Purest religion is highest expediency. Many things are lawful but they are not all expedient.