In this world of chance and change and mutability, the fulfillment of any resolve depends on the will of the Lord.

Though the names 'karma', 'yoga' and 'sannyasa' are different, the truth at the heart of both is the same.

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

If a man achieves victory over this body, who in the world can exercise power over him? He who rules himself rules over the whole world.

It is a curious phenomena that God has made the hearts of the poor, rich and those of the rich, poor.

Life does not mean mere karma or mere bhakti or mere jnana.

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.

When a thing is true, there is no need to use any arguments to substantiate it.

The river flows at its own sweet will, but the flood is bound in the two banks. If it were not thus bound, its freedom would be wasted.

Politics and Religion are obsolete. The time has come for Science and Spirituality.

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

Lies are taught by force, truth is taught by choice.

I believe the vulpine greed of the corporate world is cut from the very same cloth as the tyrant of history.

Avoid trouble with those who are fanatics; they remain imprisoned in exclusivism and deserve compassion just as any other prisoner.

I had my very first relationship at 27 because I really had not actually come to terms with my sexuality until I was 24.

In an ideal world, where there are only good states, power would be largely irrelevant.

A funny line can never exist on its own. It needs to be surrounded by mood and circumstances.

Growth that adds volume without improving productivity is fat. Growth that diminishes productivity is cancer.

When you play guard, you're not going to block a lot of shots. Inside, you're going to block shots.

The power of a dream is that it frees up your imagination to think about the best possible scenario for your life.

I've been a member of the Labour Party sixty five years, and I remain in it, but I think it's all about campaigning for justice and peace, and if you do that, you get a lot of support.