They alone live whose lives are in the whole universe, and the more we concentrate our lives on limited things, the faster we go towards death. Those moments alone we live when our lives are in the universe, in others; and living this little life is death, simply death, and that is why the fear of death comes.

Do not be afraid of a small beginning. great things come afterwards. Be courageous. Do not try to lead your brethren, but serve them. The brutal mania for leading has sunk many a great ships in the waters of life. Take care especially of that, i.e. be unselfish even unto death, and work.

No cowardice, no sin, no crime, no weakness - the rest will come of itself. . .

Good works are continually being undone by the tons of hatred and anger which are being poured out on the world.

Even our smallest attempts are not in vain. We know that nothing is lost.

Let him who has courage in his mind and love in his heart come with me. I want none else.

See here, how fresh is the air, there is the Ganga, and the Sadhus (holy men) are practising meditation, and holding lofty talks! While the moment you will go to Calcutta, you will be thinking of nasty stuff.