Equality may be a fiction but nonetheless one must accept it as a governing principle.

religion is for man and not man for religion

If I find the constitution being misused, I shall be the first to burn it.

Though, I was born a Hindu, I solemnly assure you that I will not die as a Hindu

The basic idea underlying religion is to create an atmosphere for the spiritual development of the individual.

Indifferentism is the worst kind of disease that can affect people.

Slavery does not merely mean a legalised form of subjection. It means a state of society in which some men are forced to accept from others the purposes which control their conduct.

A bitter thing cannot be made sweet. The taste of anything can be changed. But poison cannot be changed into nectar.

One cannot have any respect or regard for men who take the position of the reformer and then refuse to see the logical consequences of that position, let alone following them out in action.

Every man must have a philosophy of life, for everyone must have a standard by which to measure his conduct. And philosophy is nothing but a standard by which to measure.

Lost rights are never regained by appeals to the conscience of the usurpers, but by relentless struggle.... Goats are used for sacrificial offerings and not lions.

The spirit of life, the divinity of the soul.

Rapid movement was a relief in the midst of so much feeling.

Even though we can't have all we want we ought to be thankful we don't get all we deserve.

Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress.

That's the beauty of YouTube. You can take whatever you want and create a video from your home and put it up, and you're just sharing it with your friends.

With this honor devolves upon you also a corresponding responsibility. As the country herein trusts you, so under God it will sustain you.

Well, actually I don't care what surface I'm playing on.

You accumulate a great deal of acquaintances and friendships over the years, and you can't always spend as much time as you would like.

Under ideal conditions, the barrister and the bhangi (sweeper) should both get the same payment.

Unintended Consequences is full of substance, it is one of the must-read books of the year, and once I finish it I will be giving it a second read through right away.