Bodies come and go, but the soul does not change.

We never change, we never die, and we are never born.

In Shankaracharya we saw tremendous intellectual power, throwing the scorching light of reason upon everything.

Nothing is gained except by sacrifice.... Do not degrade it to the level of the brutes.... Make yourselves decent men! ... Be chaste and pure! ... There is no other way. Did Christ find any other way?

When once you consider an action, do not let anything dissuade you. Consult your heart, not others, and then follow its dictates.

Religion in India must be made as free and as easy of access as is God's air.

Avoid all mystery. There is no mystery in religion.