My austerities, fasting and prayers are, I know, of no value if I rely upon them for reforming me. My penance is the prayer of a bleeding heart for forgiveness for sins unwittingly committed.

Think of the poorest person you know and see if your next act will be of any use to him.

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

The pursuit of truth does not permit violence on one's opponent.

Non-violence ... is the only thing that the atom bomb cannot destroy.

Man can only describe God in his own poor language.

Earth and heaven are in us