If a man achieves victory over this body, who in the world can exercise power over him? He who rules himself rules over the whole world.

- Vinoba Bhave

When a thing is true, there is no need to use any arguments to substantiate it.

- Vinoba Bhave

The natural movement of one's soul is upwards. But just as any object is dragged down when a heavy weight is tied to it, the burden of the body drags…

- Vinoba Bhave

If we wish our nature to be free and joyous, we should bring our activities into same order.

- Vinoba Bhave

It is only when our life proceeds within bounds and in an accepted, disciplined way, that the mind can be free.

- Vinoba Bhave

A country should be defended not by arms, but by ethical behavior.

- Vinoba Bhave

When a king speaks, the armies move. But when a wise man speaks, only the beard shakes.

- Vinoba Bhave

It is a curious phenomena that God has made the hearts of the poor, rich and those of the rich, poor.

- Vinoba Bhave

Politics and Religion are obsolete. The time has come for Science and Spirituality.

- Vinoba Bhave