That the object of the Brahmins in giving up beef-eating was to snatch away from the Buddhist Bhikshus the supremacy they had acquired is evidenced by the adoption of vegetarianism by Brahmins.

You don't change the course of history by turning the faces of portraits to the wall.

Don’t get carried away by others’ opinions, they may be mischievous or motivated.

History shows that where ethics and economics come in conflict, victory is always with economics. Vested interests have never been known to have willingly divested themselves unless there was sufficient force to compel them.

When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect towards others.

A few holes in your character can feel you down, but if you fill those holes with complete dedication, then no one can stop you from achieving the top position.

Life is made of ever so many partings welded together.

Character may almost be called the most effective means of persuasion.

You can fool all the people some of the time, and some of the people all the time, but you cannot fool all the people all the time.

I don't oppose all wars. What I am opposed to is a dumb war. What I am opposed to is a rash war.

All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree. 

Gullibility creates trust in things that are not worthy of trust.