When he has the power to see things detached from self-interest and from the insistent claims of the lust of the senses, then alone can he have the true vision of the beauty that is everywhere.

The biggest changes in a women's nature are brought by love; in man, by ambition

When I go from hence, let this be my parting word, that what I have seen is unsurpassable. I have tasted of the hidden honey of this lotus that expands on the ocean of light, and thus I am blessed—let this be my parting word. In this playhouse of infinite forms I have had my play and here have I caught sight of him who is formless. My whole body and my limbs have thrilled with his touch who is beyond touch; and if the end comes here, let it come—let this be my parting word.

Let not the hours pass by in the dark. Kindle the lamp of love with thy life.

Men are cruel, but Man is kind.

He who wants to do good knocks at the gate: he who loves finds the door open.

If you want to know India, study Vivekananda. In him everything is positive and nothing negative.