“Thus knowing oneself to be transcendental to material senses, mind and intelligence, one should control the lower self by the higher self and thus-by spiritual strength-conquer this insatiable enemy known as lust.”

“I am in every religion as the thread through a string of pearls. Wherever thou seest extraordinary holiness and extraordinary power raising and purifying humanity, know thou that I am there.”

“if due to ego you think:i shall not fight; this resolve of yours is vain. your own nature will compel you.”

“If you want to see the brave, look at those who can forgive. If you want to see the heroic, look at those who can love in return for hatred.”

“Meet this transient world with neither grasping nor fear, trust the unfolding of life, and you will attain true serenity.”

“IT IS BETTER TO DIE IN ONE'S OWN NATURE THAN TO LIVE IN AN ALIEN ONE”

“The extraordinary thing about inventing a persona is that one is loathe to give it up, especially if the fiction sits comfortably.”