To be more free is the goal of all our efforts, for only in perfect freedom can there be perfection.

It is fear that is the greatest cause of misery in the world.

The Imitation of Christ is a cherished treasure of the Christian world. This great book was written by a Roman Catholic monk. "Written", perhaps, is not the proper word. It would be more appropriate to say that each letter of the book is marked deep with the heart's blood of the great soul who had renounced all for his love of Christ.

He in whose mind is no anger, hatred, or envy, who never loses his balance, dies, or is born, who is he but God?

Get up, and set your shoulder to the wheel - How long is this life for? As you have come into this world, leave some mark behind. Otherwise, where is the difference between you and the trees and stones? They too come into existence, decay and die.

Man is guided by the stomach. He walks and the stomach goes first and the head afterwards. Have you not seen that? It will take ages for the head to go first.

The past was great no doubt, but I sincerely believe that the future will be more glorious still.