The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.

A certain motion becomes understood when it is referred to a force; certain sensations, to matter; certain changes outside, to law; certain changes in thought, to mind; certain order singly, to causation - and joined to time, to law.

Egotism, pride, etc. must be given up.

Man always is perfect, or he never could become so; but he had to realise it.

Dare to be free, dare to go as far as your thought leads, and dare to carry that out in your life.

The main feature should be the teaching of principles through stories. Don't make it metaphysical at all.

Work unto death! I am with you, and when I am gone, my spirit will work with you. This life comes and goes; wealth, fame, enjoyments are only of a few days. It is better, far better to die on the field of duty, preaching the truth, than to die like a worldly worm. Advance!