The weak, the fearful, the ignorant will never reach the Atman. You cannot undo what you have done; the effect must come. Face it, but be careful never to do the same thing again. Give up the burden of all deeds to God. Give all, both good and bad. God helps those who do not help themselves.

"Comfort" is no test of truth; on the contrary, truth is often far from being "comfortable".

All that is real in me is God; all that is real in God is I. The gulf between God and me is thus bridged. Thus by knowing God, we find that the kingdom of heaven is within us.

This life is a hard fact; work your way through it boldly, though it may be adamantine; no matter, the soul is stronger.

When an idea exclusively occupies the mind, it is transformed into an actual physical or mental state.

Hold on to your own ideal. . . . Above all, never attempt to guide or rule others, or, as the Yankees say, "boss" others. Be the servant of all.

He who asserts he is free, shall be free. He who says he is bound, bound he shall remain.