That which is selfish is immoral, and that which is unselfish is moral.

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

The benefits of knowledge can only be realized in practice.

To be more free is the goal of all our efforts, for only in perfect freedom can there be perfection.

So long as there is desire or want, it is a sure sign that there is imperfection. A perfect, free being cannot have any desire.

In India the mother is the center of the family and our highest ideal. She is to us the representative of God, as God is the mother of the universe. It was a female sage who first found the unity of God, and laid down this doctrine in one of the first hy mns of the Vedas. Our God is both personal and absolute, the absolute is male, the personal, female. And thus it comes that we now say: 'The first manifestation of God is the hand that rocks the cradle'.

Take any path you like; follow any prophet you like; but have only that method which suits your own nature, so that you will be sure to progress.