Our best work is done, our greatest influence is exerted, when we are without thought of self.

Buddha and Christ were second-rate heroes. The greatest men that ever live pass away unknown. They put forth no claims for themselves, establish no schools or systems in their name. They never create any stir but just melt down in love.

Those who are acquainted with the literature of India will remember a beautiful old story about this extreme charity, how a whole family, as related in the Mahâbhârata, starved themselves to death and gave their last meal to a beggar. This is not an exaggeration, for such things still happen.

He whom the sages have been seeking in all these places is in our own hearts; the voice that you heard was right, says Vedanta, but the direction you gave to the voice was wrong.

Even the least work done for others awakens the power within.

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

Take courage and work on. Patience and steady work- this is the only way.