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

religion is for man and not man for religion

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

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.

Human happiness is defined by the hardships and conflicts you have been through. The greater they are, the greater is your happiness.

If you meet a loner, no matter what they tell you, it’s not because they enjoy solitude. It’s because they have tried to blend into the world before, and people continue to disappoint them.

Discipline is aimed at formation for a specific end, and that end is determined by our founding narrative.

Prayers not felt by us are seldom heard by God.

Children can take lessons in that school via the Internet and can score extra points like e.g. in Geography or History. That sounds very promising and is a fantastic basis for future steps.

My greatest fear is disappointing the reader, so each book has to be better than the one before.

I don't want some pretty face to tell me pretty lies, all I want is someone to believe.

words same as always same as nothing when nothing is the same

I just think you need to spice up life every now and then with a bit of adventure and excitement.

There's hidden sweetness in the stomach's emptiness.