It is nature that is driving us towards perfection, and eventually she will bring everyone there.

How has all the knowledge in the world been gained but by the concentration of the powers of the mind? The world is ready to give up its secrets if we only know how to knock, how to give it the necessary blow. The strength and force of the blow come through concentration. There is no limit to the power of the human mind. The more concentrated it is, the more power is brought to bear on one point; that is the secret.

Are you unselfish? That is the question. If you are, you will be perfect without reading a single religious book, without going into a single church or temple.

Perfection is one thing and enjoyment another; these two having different ends, engage men differently.

Is there any sex-distinction in the Atman (Self)? Out with the differentiation between man and woman—all is Atman! Give up the identification with the body, and stand up!

When death is so certain, it is better to die for a good cause.

We are for ever trying to make our weakness look like strength, our sentiment like love, our cowardice like courage, and so on.