When the soul wants to depend upon nothing, not even upon life, that is the height of philosophy, the height of manhood.

Women will work out their destinies — much better, too, than men can ever do for them. All the mischief to women has come because men undertook to shape the destiny of women.

Do not fret because the world looks with suspicion at every new attempt, even though it be in the path of spirituality.

Perfection is one thing and enjoyment another; these two having different ends, engage men differently.

However we may receive blows, and however knocked about we may be, the Soul is there and is never injured. We are that Infinite.

Marriage is the truest goal for ninety-nine per cent of the human race, and they will live the happiest life as soon as they have learnt and are ready to abide by the eternal lesson - that we are bound to bear and forbear and that life to every one must be a compromise.

To me an Indian is one who has got a Vedantic brain which probes deep and soars high; an Islamic body that is vibrant and valiant; a Buddhistic heart overflowing with compassion and kindness and Christian limbs of service and sacrifice.