There is little that separates humans from other sentient beings - we all feel joy, we all deeply crave to be alive and to live freely, and we all share this planet together.

In Hinduism we have got an admirable foot-rule to measure every shastra and every rule of conduct, and that is truth.

Truth alone will endure, all the rest will be swept away before the tide of time. I must continue to bear testimony to truth even if I am forsaken by all. Mine may today be a voice in the wilderness, but it will be heard when all other voices are silenced, if it is the voice of Truth.

To put up with. . . distortions and to stick to one's guns come what may - this is the. . . gift of leadership.

A worker's capital is inexhaustible, incapable of being stolen, and bound to pay him a generous dividend all the time.

Fasting and prayer are common injunctions in my religion.

Man will ever remain imperfect, and it will always be his part to try to be perfect.