"Words do not express thoughts very well; every thing immediately becomes a little different, a little distorted, a little foolish. And yet it also pleases me and seems right that what is of value and wisdom of one man seems nonsense to another."
"Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living."
"Speak the truth do not become angered and give when asked, even be it a little. By these three conditions one goes to the presence of the gods."
"To become vegetarian is to step into the stream which leads to nirvana."
"To force oneself to believe and to accept a thing without understanding is political, and not spiritual or intellectual."
"There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant relations. It is a thorn that irritates and hurts; it is a sword that kills."