Ramakrishna Paramahamsa

"When you realize that you are not the doer, actions cease to bind you."

"The divine light shines equally in all beings; some recognize it, others do not."

"True greatness lies in serving others with a humble heart."

"When all desires merge into the desire for God, liberation dawns."

"The purpose of life is to unfold the divine within you."

"Love is the bridge between the finite and the infinite."

"To know oneself is to know the whole universe."

"The eternal game of the Divine is played through all beings."

"When attachment falls away like a dried leaf, freedom blossoms."

"The sweetness of God's name can sweeten the bitterest of lives."

"True wisdom is knowing what you do not know."

"The universe is God's body; live with this awareness always."

"When the heart overflows with devotion, the lips speak only truth."

"All experiences are stepping stones on the path to the eternal."

"The winds of grace are always blowing, but you have to raise the sail."

"When the flower blooms, the bees come uninvited. When you are spiritually awakened, all good things come to you naturally."

"Knowledge leads to unity; ignorance leads to diversity. This is the secret of existence."

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

"The breeze of His grace is always blowing; you need only spread your sail."

"God has created all these different religions to suit different natures and different circumstances."

"When the flower blooms, bees come to drink its nectar uninvited. Similarly, when a person develops the flower of love and compassion, all goodness follows."

"The winds blow for those who hear them. Spiritual truths whisper to those who listen with their hearts."

"The temple and the church are only low walls. But the infinite temple is the whole universe."

"Why fear when I am here? This is what the ocean says to its waves."

"Just as a person may have different names and a different profession according to different contexts, so may Brahman be called by different names."

"The Great Mother can be realized through bhakti, knowledge, and renunciation."

"Sages and saints cannot teach, they can only point the way."

"When the flower of love blooms in the heart, all thorns of suffering fall away."

"The winds of grace are always blowing, but you must raise the sail."

"The infinite darkness disappears when a single lamp is brought into the room."