“The will is not free - it is a phenomenon bound by cause and effect - but there is something behind the will which is free.”
“Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.”
“Religion is being and becoming. Religion is the manifestation of the Divinity already in man.”
“He is an atheist who does not believe in himself. The old religions said that he was an atheist who did not believe in God. The new religion says that he is an atheist who does not believe in himself.”
“The earth is enjoyed by heroes”—this is the unfailing truth. Be a hero. Always say, “I have no fear.”
“Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, and live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.”
“After every happiness comes misery; they may be far apart or near. The more advanced the soul, the more quickly does one follow the other. What we want is neither happiness nor misery. Both make us forget our true nature; both are chains--one iron, one gold; behind both is the Atman, who knows neither happiness nor misery. These are states, and states must ever change; but the nature of the Atman is bliss, peace, unchanging. We have not to get it; we have it; only wash away the dross and see it.”
“God is present in every Jiva; there is no other God besides that. Who serves Jiva serves God indeed.”
“Be not afraid, for all great power throughout the history of humanity has been with the people.