Sri Ramakrishna

“There are pearls in the deep sea, but you must hazard all to find them. If diving once does not bring you pearls, do not therefore conclude that the sea is without them.”

“When divine vision is attained, all appear equal; and there remains no distinction of good and bad.”

“Knowledge leads to unity, but ignorance to diversity.”

“All religions are paths, but the paths are not God.”

“First realize God; then think of the creation and other things.”

“It is the mind that makes one wise or ignorant, bound or emancipated.”

“When you have love for God, you cannot but love every creature, for God is in every creature.”

“Pray to God with a longing heart, and you will see Him.”

“Take the milk; throw away the water.”

“Through love one acquires renunciation and discrimination naturally.”

“There are many opinions and many ways. I do not look at opinions, I look at the heart.”

“Live in the world, but be not of the world.”

“Pearls are not to be found in every sea, nor sandalwood in every forest.”

“Forbearance is a great virtue; without it one cannot proceed in the spiritual path.”

“Lust and gold are the two obstacles in the path of God-realization.”

“All trouble is over when the river falls into the sea.”

“If you must be addicted to anything, be addicted to God.”

“It is the mind that makes one realize God or attains liberation.”

“It is easy to talk on religion, but difficult to practice it.”