My countrymen should have nerves of steel, muscles of iron, and minds like thunderbolt.

We first observe facts, then generalise, and then draw conclusions or principles.

What power is higher than the power of purity?

Man cannot always think of matter, however pleasurable it may be.

Go on saying, I am free. Never mind if the next moment delusion comes and says, I am bound. Dehypnotize the whole thing.

That is good. It is a law of nature. That is the way with all founders of religion. Without persecution superior ideas cannot penetrate into the heart of society.

We never want Him. We say, "Lord, give me a fine house." We want the house, not Him. "Give me health! Save me from this difficulty!" When a man wants nothing but Him, [he gets Him].