“Knowledge becomes really such only when it is assimilated in the mind of the learner and shows in his character.”
“Beneath the instinct to fight there lurks a diviner instinct to love.”
“Tranquillity is courage in repose. It is a statical manifestation of valor, as daring deeds are a dynamical. A truly brave man is ever serene; he is never taken by surprise; nothing ruffles the equanimity of his spirit.”
“What is important is to try to develop insights and wisdom rather than mere knowledge, respect someone's character rather than his learning, and nurture men of character rather than mere talents.”
“The feeling of distress is the root of benevolence, therefore a benevolent man is ever mindful of those who are suffering and in distress.”
"The blazing fire makes flames and brightness out of everything thrown into it."
"How long, how long? Tomorrow and tomorrow? Why not now? Why not at this very hour make an end to my uncleanliness?"
"The moment you wake up, right away, you can smile. This is a smile of enlightenment. You are aware that a new day is beginning, that life is offering you twenty-four new hours of life and that is the most precious gift."
"The moment you wake up, right away, you can smile. This is a smile of enlightenment. You are aware that a new day is beginning, that life is offering you twenty-four new hours of life and that is the most precious gift."
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