Do not believe a thing because you have read about it in a book. Do not believe a thing because another man has said it was true. Do not believe in words because they are hallowed by tradition. Find out the truth for yourself. Reason it out. That is realization.

The principles of the Vedanta not only should be preached everywhere in India, but also outside. Our thought must enter into the make-up of the minds of every nation, not through writings, but through persons.

Man as Atman is really free; as man he is bound, changed by every physical condition.

Each nation has a main current in life; in India it is religion. Make it strong and the waters on either side must move along with it. This is one phase of my line of thought. In time, I hope to bring them all out, but at present I find I have a mission in this country also. Moreover, I expect help in this country and from here alone. But up to date I could not do anything except spreading my ideas. Now I want that a similar attempt be made in India.

The coward, afraid of the lash, with one hand wipes his eyes and gives with the other. Of what avail are such gifts?

The body is made by the thought that lies behind it. The body politic is thus the expression of national thought.

Each soul is a star and all stars are set in the infinite azure, the eternal sky-the Lord.