Mind you, there is no value in learning. You are all mistaken in learning. The only value of knowledge is in the strengthening, the disciplining, of the mind.

How can there be any progress of the country without the spread of education, the dawning of knowledge?

By doing well the duty which is nearest to us, the duty which is in our hands now, we make ourselves stronger; and improving our strength in this manner step by step, we may reach a state in which it shall be our privilege to do the most coveted and honored duties in life and in society.

Throw overboard all idea of jealousy and egotism, once for all. Come on to the practical field with tremendous energy; to work, in the fullness of strength! As to the rest, the Lord will point out the way.

On this basic - being right and doing right the whole world can unite.

The Indian idea is that the soul is formless. Whatever is form must break some time or other.

Slavery is slavery. The chain of gold is quite as bad as the chain of iron. Is there a way out?