We should give everyone his due. What is not edible for a man, give to a cow; what is not edible for a cow, give to a dog; what is not edible for a dog, throw into a lake for fishes to eat. But never waste.
– Sarda Devi.

One should not trifle with a thing, thought it may be insignificant. If you respect a thing, the thing also respects you. Even a broomstick should be treated with respect. One should perform even an insignificant work with respect.
– Sarda Devi.

If you practice spiritual discipline for some time in solitary place, you will find that your mind has become strong, and then you can live in any place or society without being in the least affected by it.
– Sarda Devi.

If you love a human being, you will have to suffer for it. He is blessed, indeed, who can love God alone. There is no suffering in loving God.
– Sarda Devi.

An unmarried person is half-free, whether he prays to God or not. He will advance towards Him with rapid strides when he feels a little drawn towards Him.
– Sarda Devi.

First offer to God whatever you eat. One must not eat unoffered food. As your food is, so will be your blood.
– Sarda Devi.

One must not speak unpleasant truths unnecessarily. By indulging in rude words one’s nature becomes rude. One loses sensitivity without control over one’s words.
– Sarda Devi.

Just as clouds are blown away by the wind, so the thirst for material pleasure will be driven away by the utterance of the Lord’s name.
– Sarda Devi.

Many are known do great works under the stress of some strong emotion. But a man’s true nature is known from the manner in which he does his insignificant daily tasks.
– Sarda Devi.

If you do not pray to God, what is that to Him? It is only your misfortune.
– Sarda Devi.