Quotes

We are a race that gains wisdom only after disaster strikes us.

From desire, life is born. From attachment, love. From passion, beauty. From compassion, humanity. Desire is the very foundation of nature.

We all made our choices. We chose our men, we chose our destinies and we chose our lives. Some choices went wrong, but life always gives a second chance, in fact many chances.

In this world that is an illusion, every emotion is real. In this world that is real, every truth is illusory.

The rich did not care who ruled, as long as they were allowed to be rich. The poor could not afford to care and nobody asked their opinion in any case. Only the middle class mattered and any half-witted ruler knows how to pamper them.

Jealousy is the driving force of progress, envy is the motivating force of life.

Every principle is broken one day or another and if it is for the right cause, there is nothing wrong in that.

Every death is a temporary pause in the symphony called life.

I did not intend to become Rama, the perfect man and God. There was no dearth of gods in my country. It only lacked men.

When our schools fail to teach our children what they should know, other schools take their place and teach different lessons, which we may not like.

No creature except man believes in God. The animals and birds believe in the power of their limbs, in the speed of their feet, in the strength of their wings. No God has punished any animal for not worshiping him or her. I'm Vanara, an animal and no God – if he exists – will punish me for being me.

No self-respecting God would allow a good man to be happy for long. God has relevance only in the unhappiness of good people.

Most humble men are either hypocrites or have much to be humble about. Success breeds pride and vanity. And pride is the only reward of success.