We are merely instruments of the Almighty's will and therefore ignorant of what helps us forward and what acts as an impediment. We must thus rest satisfied with the knowledge only of the means and if these are pure, we can fearlessly leave the end to take care of itself.

Civilization is that mode of conduct which points out to man the path of duty. Performance of duty and observance of morality are convertible terms. To observe morality is to attain mastery over our mind and our passions. So doing, we know ourselves.

If all were nonviolent, there would be no anarchy and there would be no question of anybody being armed for meeting aggression from without.

Our greatest ability as humans is not to change the world; but to change ourselves.

Only this much I knew - that under ideal conditions, true education could be imparted only by the parents, and that then there should be the minimum of outside help.

My dictionary has no such expression as a violent fight.

The truth can never be wrong, even if no one hears it.