Much that we hug today as knowledge is ignorance pure and simple. It makes the mind wander and even reduces it to a vacuity.

A language is an exact reflection of the character and growth of its speakers.

I could not be leading a religious life unless I identified myself with the whole of mankind, and that I could not do unless I took part in politics.

But I never again went through this street. There would be other men coming in this man's place and, ignorant of the incident, they would behave likewise. Why should I unnecessarily court another kick? I therefore selected a different walk.

Painters and poets are obliged to exaggerate the proportions of their figures in order to give true perspective.

I can no more preach nonviolence to a cowardly man than I can tempt a blind man to enjoy healthy scenes.

Without an unreserved surrender to His grace, complete mastery over thoughts is impossible.