21. I am bound, my dear friend, to give you every satisfaction of my being a genuine Sannyāsin, but to you alone.24 May 1894Swami Vivekananda
22. The philosophic portion of the Upanishads has remained unchanged up till now24 May 1901Swami Vivekananda
23. Keeping aloof from the community of nations is the only cause for the downfall of India.5 Sept 1894Swami Vivekananda
25. Real monasticism is not easy to attain. There is no order of life so rigorous as this.10 Feb 1902Swami Vivekananda
