“When you take a position, you have to accept responsibilities.”

Humility is all about being truthful and honest.

In this world, all pleasures are sources of pain.

If we seek the essence of every situation, if we seek to connect to God within our hearts, then we will find an opportunity there, to grow internally in wisdom in every trial we face.

If we see the body we live in as a temple used to engage in beautiful activities in the service of God’s children, then we recognize it as spiritual. But if we use our body for more selfish purposes, then we’re only experiencing its material conception.

A great soul is called Saragrahi that means one who is always looking for the essence of every situation that comes before us.

Guru is heavy, because he carries Lord Krishna in his heart.

The only way we can make this world a better place is to transcend it.

Don’t let a breath escape from your body without Krishna’s name. That should be our determination throughout our life.

Real religion is about, developing real character; character of compassion, character of humility, the character of determination to grow in all circumstances.

Do not think that if you surrender to God you will be loser. You will not lose anything except bondage, frustration and suffering. That is all you will lose.

Humility is not a part of devotional service, it is the heart of devotional service.

Kali yuga is so much saturated with vicious habits that there is a great fight at the slightest of misunderstanding.

The flip side of happiness is suffering.

What appears to be a curse can be a blessing if we simply appreciate the inner essence of the possibility of how to connect to God in that situation.

To be in the association of those aspiring to love God is the ultimate gift of God.

Trying to be happy in this world is greatest illusion.

Women are in a position now to voice their opinion. Women are getting empowered. The more power they get, the more voice they get to shift certain things around. Now I have a daughter, I understand. When I didn’t have a daughter, I didn’t understand.

Refusal to believe until proof is given is a rational position; denial of all outside of our own limited experience is absurd.

Rahul Gandhi does not know Indian culture, so when he went to offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath temple, he sat in a position as if he was offering namaaz.

I can play in the 11 positions because a good player can play anywhere on the pitch.

In 2009, I didn’t like that Yamaha signed such a young and competitive teammate [Jorge Lorenzo]. But now everything is different. We are more mature. Everyone knows his role and position. Things are clear.

…not everyone is willing to defend a position of ‘not knowing.’ There is no virtue in ignorance for its own sake.

If you are complaining about things in your life, you are on the complaining frequency, and you are not in a position to attract what you want. Get on to the frequency of good with your thoughts and words. Firstly you will feel good, and secondly you will be on the frequency of receiving more good.

Music was my way of keeping people from looking through and around me. I wanted the heavies to know I was around.