Mark, therefore, the ordinary theory of practical religion, what it leads to. Charity is great, but the moment you say it is all, you run the risk of running into materialism. It is not religion. It is no better than atheism - a little less.

Salvation never will come through hope of reward.

The same power is in every man, the one manifesting more, the other less; the same potentiality is in everyone.

Man cannot be satisfied by wealth. Man cannot go beyond his nature, no more than you can jump out of your body.

The help which tends to make us spiritually strong is the highest help, next to it comes intellectual help and after that comes physical help.

My son, hold fast! Do not care for anybody to help you. Is not the Lord infinitely greater than all human help? Be holy--trust in the Lord, depend on him always, and you are on the right track. Nothing can prevail against you.

With eternal faith in Him, set fire to the mountain of misery that has been heaped upon India for ages - and it shall be burned down.