Men should be taught to be practical, physically strong. A dozen such lions will conquer the world, not millions of sheep.
It is best to work among the youth in whom lies our hope — patiently, steadily, and without noise.
Say, brother: "The soil of India is my highest heaven, the good of India is my good,"
The training by which the current and expression of will are brought under control and become fruitful is called education.
Brightness in the face, undaunted enthusiasm in the heart, and tremendous activity — these result from Sattva; whereas idleness, lethargy, inordinate attachment, and sleep are the signs of Tamas.
The poor die of starvation because they can get nothing to eat, and the rich die of starvation because what they take is not food.
Good is life, evil is death.
If you want your nation to live, keep away from all these things. The only test of good things is that they make us strong.
They may have a little influence; but it is our duty to ignore them rather than hearken to them and make ourselves nervous.