Sri Ramana Maharshi

"Compassion is the highest form of love."

"The Self illuminates the world."

"Perseverance is the path to mastery."

"The greatest treasure is within you."

"Your own self-realization is the greatest service you can render the world."

"Silence is also conversation."

"The degree of freedom from unwanted thoughts and the degree of concentration on a single thought are the measures to gauge spiritual progress."

"No one can obstruct your spiritual path, for it is within you."

"The mind is only a projection of the Self."

"When the ego dies, you realize the Self and find everything is a manifestation of it."

"Love is not a thing to be given or received; it is just your very nature."

"Patience is the greatest virtue; cultivate it and you will find peace."

"The world is a mirror; it reflects your inner state."

"Action performed with detachment yields wisdom."

"Real happiness consists in wanting only what you already have."

"The greatest religion is truth; the greatest philosophy is simplicity."

"Your duty is to yourself alone; help others as an overflow of your peace."

"Death is as simple as removing a worn-out garment."

"Meditation is nothing but sinking back into the Self."

"The mind is like a projector; the world is the projection."

"Surrender is the gateway to liberation."

"Your past is a memory; your future is imagination; only now is real."

"Know yourself and you will know all."

"The Self alone is permanent; everything else is temporary."

"Effort is necessary until the moment of realization."

"Grace is ever present; you only need to recognize it."

"The greatest strength lies in acceptance."

"Kindness toward all beings flows from understanding your unity with them."

"Fear arises when you identify with the body; transcend this and be free."

"Whatever happens is necessary for your spiritual unfoldment."