But success and failure are of no account. They are God's concern, not mine.

Do not crave to know the views of others, nor base your intent thereon. To think independently for yourself is a sign of fearlessness.

Without the study of Samskrit one cannot become a true Indian and a true learned man.

In battling against untouchability, and in dedicating myself to that battle, I have no less an ambition than to see a full regeneration of humanity.

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

Man has the supreme knack of deceiving himself; the Englishman is supremest among men.

I would heartily welcome the union of East and West provided it is not based on brute force.