Hold on to your own ideal. . . . Above all, never attempt to guide or rule others, or, as the Yankees say, "boss" others. Be the servant of all.

I fervently wish no misery ever came near anyone; yet it is that alone that gives us an insight into the depths of our lives, does it not? In our moments of anguish, gates barred forever seem to open and let in many a flood of light.

In all our Yogas this renunciation is necessary. This is the stepping-stone and the real centre and the real heart of all spiritual culture - renunciation. This is religion - renunciation.

To weep is a sign of weakness, of bondage.

Satisfied is no test of truth. Actuality is steadily far from idiosyncratic secure.

Unselfishness is more paying, only people have not the patience to practice it.

So long as even a single dog in my country is without food, my whole religion will be to feed it.