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

We want to know in order to make ourselves free. That is our life: one universal cry for freedom.

The ideal of womanhood in India is motherhood - that marvellous, unselfish, all - suffering, ever - forgiving mother.

It is nature that is changing, not the soul of man. This never changes.

Chârvâkas, a very ancient sect in India, were rank materialists.

All great undertakings are achieved through mighty obstacles. Keep up the deepest mental poise. Take not even the slightest notice of what puerile creatures may be saying against you.

Even the least work done for others awakens the power within.