Keshab Chandra Sen

Religious Reformer Indian 1838 – 1884

Brahmo Samaj leader; promoted Hindu-Christian synthesis.

391 quotes

"Freedom is not the absence of restrictions, but the right choice of them."
Freedom
"Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after another."
Perseverance
"Gratitude is the memory of the heart."
Gratitude
"Creativity is the greatest expression of freedom."
Creativity
"Justice without mercy is cruelty."
Justice
"Patience is the ornament of the brave."
Patience
"True strength lies in gentleness."
Strength
"Fear is the assassin of the soul."
Fear
"Power without benevolence is tyranny."
Power
"Money is a good servant but a bad master."
Money
"Health is the greatest wealth."
Health
"Adventure is the alchemy that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary."
Adventure
"Imagination is the beginning of creation."
Imagination
"Technology is a tool for progress, not a solution to all problems."
Technology
"History repeats itself to those who do not learn from it."
History
"Philosophy begins where religion ends."
Philosophy
"Literature is the most direct path to the human heart."
Literature
"Politics is the science of governing the state."
Politics
"War is the failure of civilization."
War
"Motivation is the spark that ignites action."
Motivation
"Inspiration is the whisper of the divine."
Inspiration
"Relationships are the mirrors of our souls."
Relationships
"Solitude is where the soul finds itself."
Solitude
"The highest education is self-education."
Education
"Wisdom is the accumulation of knowledge applied with virtue."
Wisdom
"Love is the divine principle of the universe."
Love
"Life is the opportunity to make a difference."
Life
"Dreams are the languages of the unconscious mind."
Dreams
"Truth is like a lion; it does not need to be defended, let it loose."
Truth
"Happiness is found in the pursuit of purpose."
Happiness