Dayananda Saraswati

Religious Reformer Indian 1824 – 1883

Arya Samaj founder; promoted Vedic religion and rationalism.

395 quotes

"Creativity is intelligence having fun."
Creativity
"Justice is the virtue of giving each his due."
Justice
"Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet."
Patience
"Kindness is a language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see."
Kindness
"Strength does not come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't."
Strength
"Fear is the mind-killer; face it head-on."
Fear
"True power lies in the ability to serve others."
Power
"Money is a tool, not a master."
Money
"Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being."
Health
"Adventure is worthwhile in itself."
Adventure
"Imagination is more important than knowledge."
Imagination
"Technology should serve humanity, not dominate it."
Technology
"History teaches us that those who do not learn from the past are condemned to repeat it."
History
"Philosophy is the love of wisdom."
Philosophy
"Literature is a mirror held up to life."
Literature
"Politics is the art of the possible."
Politics
"War is the failure of diplomacy."
War
"Motivation is what gets you started; habit is what keeps you going."
Motivation
"Inspiration strikes those who are prepared to receive it."
Inspiration
"Relationships are the currency of life."
Relationships
"Solitude is where I place my chaos to rest and awaken my peace."
Solitude
"The greatest teacher is experience itself."
Education
"Wisdom is knowing what you don't know."
Wisdom
"Life's purpose is to grow, learn, and contribute."
Life
"Love is the most powerful force in the universe."
Love
"Happiness is a choice you make every single day."
Happiness
"Success is the progressive realization of worthy goals."
Success
"Friendship is the purest love."
Friendship
"Family teaches us our first lessons about love and responsibility."
Family
"Hope is the anchor of the soul."
Hope