The uplift of the women, the awakening of the masses must come first, and then only can any real good come about for the country, for India.

There is really no difference between matter, mind and Spirit. They are only different phases of experiencing the One.

What is this universe but name and form?

Proselytism is tolerated by Hinduism. Any man, whether he be a Shudra or Chandala, can expound philosophy even to a Brahmin. The truth can be learnt from the lowest individual, no matter to what caste or creed he belongs.

Never say any man is hopeless, because he only represents a character, a bundle of habits, which can be checked by new and better ones. Character is repeated habits, and repeated habits alone can reform character.

Each man must begin where he stands, must learn how to control the things that are nearest to him.

The best principles in our lives were those which we heard from our mothers through our ears.