1. "It is difficult for people to understand all the great significance of action. Namely, that action is the basis and lever of the manifested World. Action and daring or boldness open all the gates. Unfortunately, the veils of Maya, woven by fear and preconceived, ready-made judgment, often keep people from doing good. But the saying, "God has the courage," remains a great truth." [Letters of Helena Roerich in 9 Volumes - 5. 095]
2. "If people would only understand the whole power of the magnet contained in the heart! Of all the fiery energies this constitutes the greatest potential power. For the magnet of the heart no obstacles exist, because the sunlike heart knows how to affirm great action. …And there is no power like this Sun of Suns." [Fiery World III, 338]
3. "...The effectiveness of energy is increased by an intensified feeling of love." [Supermundane, 239]
4. "Rarely does anyone understand that love is an effective fiery principle." [Fiery World II, 152]
5. "The heart filled to the brim with love will be active, valiant, and will expand to its capacity." [Hierarchy, 280]
6. "Love must be wise and effective." [Letters of Helena Roerich in 9 Volumes - 5. 106]
7. "The heart must accustom itself to the active power of goodness. As experienced warriors, you should recognize the power of good. No evil power is able to overcome good." [Heart, 553]
8. "…Good must conquer evil, which means that good must be active." [Heart, 220]
9. "Evil can be eradicated only by good. …Good is the most active, vital, inexhaustible, invincible principle..." [Fiery World I, 592]
10. "...What could be more destructive than failure to carry out commands that the heart gives or receives? Just because the heart is silent does not mean that in its depths the telegraphic signal has not been received. …How many cardiac arrests are due to tension arising from unexecuted commands! The conflict between the heart and reasoning is the saddest page in human history!" [Heart, 486]
11. "...Higher help can be applied only where action is manifested." [Letters of Helena Roerich in 9 Volumes - 5. 092]
12. "For affirmation of actions and of progress it is indispensable to be imbued with the essence of the acting manifestation. When action premises a great goal, each step must conform to the destination. One cannot mix the great with the insignificant. One cannot mix treachery with the higher destination, or a lower impulse with a higher goal..." [Fiery World III, 313]
13. "In the threefold action – according to ability, according to need, according to urgency – the features of the most necessary are indicated." [The Most Necessary by Nicholas Roerich]
14. "We have to do what we thought was right and be an example to others ourselves. A personal example is the best example!" [When the sprout will rise by S.N. Roerich]
15. "...Certain apparently progressive leaders actually live retrogressive lives. They are not true leaders, but transitory corrupters. In spreading the higher Truth, just as in any walk of life, setting a personal example is necessary. …It is hard to discern the boundary between great and small deeds. Truly, a so-called small deed can be an excellent seed for future germination. …The Thinker urged His disciples to have successes every day, even if in ordinary pursuits." [Supermundane, 551]
16. "It should be understood that speaking the words of truth and presenting the truth are far from the same thing. ...Beware of words that are not approved by your actions, deeds and in application. ...It is only a personal example that convinces, but confirmed by one's own life." [Facets of Agni Yoga 1954, 587]
17. "Knowledge is not an ornament, but the basis of right action. ... Knowledge without action is dead, and the one who has comprehended acts, putting thought into practice, theory into practice." [Еxcerpts by Boris Abramov from the book "Aspiring Heart" 1954, 298]
18. "Understanding means applying the covenants given. Application and understanding are two sides of the same thing." [Facets of Agni Yoga 1953, 315]
19. "Understanding is when every word gets up in action." [Еxcerpts by Boris Abramov from the book "Aspiring Heart" 1954, 238]
20. "Act according to local conditions, in a good quality. Act, act. Forces will be born in action." [АРКА by Nicholas Roerich]
