I have made the world's faith in God my own and as my faith is effaceable, I regard that faith as amounting to experience.

Why should men arrogate to themselves the right to regulate female purity?

Before [Hindus and Moslems] dare think of freedom, they must be brave enough to love one another, to tolerate one another's religion, even prejudices and superstitions, and to trust one another. This requires faith in oneself.

We do not know whether it is good to live or to die. Therefore, we should not take delight in living, nor should we tremble at the thought of death. We should be equiminded towards death. This is the ideal. It may be long before we reach it, and only a few of us can attain it. Even then, we must keep it constantly in view, and the more difficult it seems of attainment, the greater should be the effort we put forth.

If it is man's privilege to be independent, it is equally his duty to be inter - dependent.

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

Every formula of every religion has in this age of reason, to submit to the acid test of reason and universal assent.