Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

"Truth needs no ornaments. It stands by itself."

"The love of God is the bridge between the human and the divine."

"When the lotus blossoms, bees gather around it."

"Consistency is the sign of a true man. A wavering mind is the mark of a fool."

"The moment you think of God, all fears vanish from your mind."

"The world is real, but it is not ultimate reality."

"Do not seek illumination unless you seek it as a man whose hair is on fire seeks a pond."

"The lotus is not in the water, nor is the water in the lotus."

"Knowledge without love is destructive. Wisdom without compassion is hollow."

"God's will must be accepted without questioning."

"As the serpent casts off its skin, so must you cast off the ego."

"The heart knows the truth even when the mind doubts."

"All paths lead to the same mountain top, though different routes may be taken."

"The ants are carrying away your grain of rice. Let them. You cannot stop them all."

"True prayer is not asking God for something, but seeking communion with him."

"The moment you forget yourself, you remember God."

"Violence grows from the soil of ignorance and anger."

"The more you refine your nature, the closer you come to God."

"Dreams of worldly pleasure are like the dreams of a sleeping man."

"When you see God in all creatures, you have found true love."

"The scriptures are like a boat to cross the river. Once across, you do not carry the boat."

"Your real nature is eternally pure and free."

"The kingdom of God is within you. Look inward."

"To know the truth is to know yourself."

"The mind that can conceive of God will certainly be able to realize him."

"A householder can also realize God while living in the world."

"The thief may take your possessions, but he cannot steal your character."

"One moment in communion with God is worth a thousand worldly pleasures."

"The same fire that melts butter hardens steel."

"Love of God is the essence of all religions."