Every one wants to command, and no one wants to obey; and this is owing to the absence of that wonderful brahmacharya system of yore. First, learn to obey. The command will come by itself. Always first learn to be a servant, and then you will be fit to be a master.

A monk is not forbidden to marry, but if he takes a wife she becomes a monk with the same powers and privileges and occupies the same social position as her husband.

Religion and religion alone is the life of India, and when that goes India will die, in spite of politics, in spite of social reforms, in spite of Kubera's wealth poured upon the head of every one of her children.

We do not seek to thrust the principles of our religion upon anyone. The fundamental principles of our religion forbid that.

Persevere on, my brave lads, We have only just begun. Never despond! Never say enough!

Marriage is not for individual happiness, but for the welfare of the nation and the caste.

Love for yourselves means [in the end] love for everything.