Don't be discouraged by your incapacity to dispel darkness from the world. Light your little candle and step forward.

Look at Nature. Nature is a book from which we must learn. Each object in it is a page of that book.

Look at the optimism of Nature. Nothing can stop it. Only the ego makes humans pessimistic, and this causes suffering.

Compassion can shoulder the suffering of the entire world without feeling the slightest bit of pain.

What makes Amma happy, is to see her children helping others to feel happy.

The greatest tragedy in life is not death; the greatest tragedy takes place when our talents and capabilities are underutilized and allowed to rust while we are living.

To Amma, all are Her children. In Amma's eyes no defect of Her children is serious. But when She is considered as the guru, it is essential for the growth of the disciples that they conduct themselves according to the tradition. Amma will pardon all the mistakes of Her children, but nature has certain laws. That is what brings punishment for our sins. Children, we should be able to take any sorrow or suffering as conducive for our growth.