A demanding temperament compels one to go on seeking absolute truth. It prevents one from being content with half-truths and paltry successes, and one is continually spurred on to higher and greater things.
It is only utter devotion—no matter what the field of activity—that can lead to success. Only those who have devoted themselves in this world of struggle and competition, can aspire to advance in life.
Corruption is a psychological evil, while lack of skill is a technical shortcoming. A psychological evil cannot be removed by technical improvement. If we are genuinely interested in making a better society in our country, we shall have to work for the psychological or moral reform of the individuals who comprise the nation.
Those who learn virtues and teach it to others are the best among humankind. -- Prophet Muhammad
If we want our efforts to bear fruit, it is essential that we should take the correct preliminary steps before plunging headlong into difficult situations. Without the necessary moral conditioning, all our steps will go awry, just like a cloth which is dyed without pretreatment.
One who is spiritually inclined resorts constantly to his inner mental life — something which no one can take away from him. Such a man possesses inner contentment and is far above all material gain and loss.
The true leader is concerned with the future of his nation, while the false leader is concerned with his own future prospects.
Being spiritual means rectifying one's relationship with other human beings and it is far from meaning the renunciation of all contacts with the material world.
