Woman has suffered for eons, and that has given her infinite patience and infinite perseverance.

There is salvation only for the brave.

We must not forget that health is only a means to an end. If health were the end, we would be like animals; animals rarely become unhealthy.

When the body is still healthy and diseaseless, When old age has not yet attacked it

Work, my children, work with your whole heart and soul! That is the thing. Mind not the fruit of work. What if you go to hell working for others? That is worth more than to gain heaven by seeking your own salvation... Sri Ramakrishna came and gave his life for the world. I will also sacrifice my life.

It is a good discipline to be forced to work for work's sake, even to the length of not being allowed to enjoy the fruits of one's labour.

To cowards what advice shall I offer? - nothing whatsoever have I to say.