History seldom destroys that which does not deserve to die; and the burning of the tares makes for the next sowing a richer soil.

Philosophy is harmonized knowledge making a harmonious life; it is the self-discipline which lifts us to serenity and freedom. Knowledge is power, but only wisdom is liberty.

India was the motherland of our race and Samskrit the mother of Europe 's languages...Mother India is in many ways the mother of us all.

If a man is fortunate he will, before he dies, gather up as much as he can of his civilized heritage and transmit it to his children.

Music and religion are as intimately related as poetry and love; the deepest emotions require for their civilized expression the most emotional of arts.

Civilization exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice.

In its youth a people produce mythology and poetry; in its decadence, philosophy and logic.