To uphold righteousness, so supreme an act did he perform; he gave his head, but did not utter a word of sorrow. For the sake of righteousness, he did this great heroic deed; he laid down his life but not the principles… Guru Tegh Bahadur broke his earthly vase on the head of the Emperor of Delhi – and went to the abode of God.
Everything is blooming most recklessly; if it were voices instead of colours, there would be an unbelievable shrieking into the heart of the night.
Doing good to others is not a duty. It is a joy, for it increases your own health and happiness.
There are words which sever hearts more than sharp swords; there are words the point of which sting the heart through the course of a whole life.
Anxiety does not empty tomorrow of its sorrows, but only empties today of its strength.
