Guru Nanak — "When the corn is ripe, it is cut down; when the mortal becomes old, death dances…"

"The Guru is the ladder, the boat, the raft, the ferryman, the ship, and the captain."

"The sun and moon, O Lord, are Thy lamps; the firmament Thy salver; the orbs of the stars the pearls encased in it."

"The flamingos fly hundreds of miles, leaving their young ones behind. Who feeds them, and who teaches them to feed themselves? Have you ever thought of this in your mind?"

"With your hands carve out your own destiny."

"For each and every person, our Lord and Master provides sustenance. Why are you so afraid, O mind? The flamingos fly hundreds of miles, leaving their young ones behind. Who feeds them, and who teaches…"