Many good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious.
RamakrishnaThe world is impermanent. [All things change. Knowing this helps you see the end of any difficulty and thereby have hope.]
RamakrishnaA man develops a subtle power as a result of the strict observance of celibacy for twelve years. Then he can understand and grasp very subtle things which otherwise elude his intellect. Through that understanding the aspirant can have direct vision of God. That pure understanding alone enables him to realize Truth.
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