Quotes By Ramana Maharshi

Mind is consciousness which has put on limitations. You are originally unlimited and perfect. Later you take on limitations and become the mind.

The degree of freedom from unwanted thoughts and the degree of concentration on a single thought are the measures to gauge spiritual progress.

No one succeeds without effort... Those who succeed owe their success to perseverance.

You need not aspire for or get any new state. Get rid of your present thoughts, that is all.