Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

It is a mistake to look too far ahead. Only one link of the chain of destiny can be handled at a time.

Blood and tears are going to be our lot, whether we like them or not. Our blood and tears will flow; may be the parched soil of India needs them so that the fine flower of freedom may grow again.

Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do... but how much love we put in that action.

Politicians also have no leisure, because they are always aiming at something beyond political life itself, power and glory, or happiness.

We want deeper sincerity of motive, eater courage in speech and earnestness in action.

When warmongers offer to negotiate for peace, it is called diplomacy.

If you want to make peace with your enemy, you have to work with your enemy. Then he becomes your partner. 

Condemn none: if you can stretch out a helping hand, do so. If you cannot, fold your hands, bless your brothers, and let them go their own way.

There is no way you can pay back for kindness because it comes for free.

No one would choose a friendless existence on condition of having all the other things in the world.

Never lose a holy curiosity.