The power which works through the formative principles of every religion in every country is manifested in the forms of religion. . .

Through the imparting of moral principles, good behaviour, and education we must make the Chandala come up to the level of the Brahmana.

How often does a man ruin his disciples by remaining always with them! When men are once trained, it is essential that their leader leave them, for without his absence they cannot develop themselves. Plants always remain small under a big tree.

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

Books are infinite in number and time is short. The secret of knowledge is to take what is essential. Take that and try to live up to it.

They only live, who live for others, the rest are more dead than alive.

The mind generally takes up various objects, runs into all sorts of things. That is the lower state. There is a higher state of the mind, when it takes up one object and excludes all others.