It is only when our life proceeds within bounds and in an accepted, disciplined way, that the mind can be free.

If we could only snap the fetters of the body that bind the feet of the soul, we shall experience a great joy. Then we shall not be miserable because of the body's sufferings. We shall become free.

If we wish our nature to be free and joyous, we should bring our activities into same order.

We cannot fight new wars with old weapons.

We cannot even recollect the actions of our infancy, our childhood is like something written on a slate and rubbed off.

A country should be defended not by arms, but by ethical behavior.

The natural movement of one's soul is upwards. But just as any object is dragged down when a heavy weight is tied to it, the burden of the body drags down the soul.