[The poets' role is that of] capturing on their instruments the secret stir of life in the air and giving it voice in the music of prophecy

The pious sectarian is proud because he is confident of his right of possession in God. The man of devotion is meek because he is conscious of God's right of love over his life and soul.

God finds himself by creating.

The Taj Mahal rises above the banks of the river like a solitary tear suspended on the cheek of time.

Joy is there everywhere; it is superfluous, unnecessary; nay, it very often contradicts the most peremptory behests of necessity. It exists to show that the bonds of law can only be explained by love; they are like body and soul. Joy is the realisation of the truth of oneness, the oneness of our soul with the world and of the world-soul with the supreme lover.

Great calm, generous detachment, selfless love, disinterested effort: these are what make for success in life. If you can find peace in yourself and can spread comfort around you, you will be happier than an empress.

Beauty is simply reality seen with the eyes of love