1. "The expansion and refinement of thinking and the sense of beauty give that refinement, that nobility of spirit, which distinguishes a cultured person. It is he who can build a bright future for his country. He understands the sacred responsibility and recognizes the wonderful necessity of relentless construction." [The Right Way by Nicholas Roerich]
2. "How beautiful is gratitude! It so easily kindles the fire of the heart, and, as if in the presence of the Image of the Lord, it fills the spirit with nobility. The ingrate is, first of all, ignoble. We term nobility the benevolent accumulations from former lives, while upon Earth nobility is considered only according to one’s birth." [Hierarchy, 182]
3. "Gratitude is considered one of the best qualities, it is a sign of a big and noble heart." [Letters of Helena Roerich in 9 Volumes - 9. 270]
4. "…The concept of nobility and dignity of thinking is not hypocrisy, but it is a sign of true creativity, to which the Divine spark of the human spirit obliges us." [Transformation of Life by Nicholas Roerich]
5. "The nobility is not to lower the high level of our actions under any circumstances." [Еxcerpts by Boris Abramov from the book "Aspiring Heart" 1956, 369]
6. "Pure and great love gives birth to that nobility of spirit which can regenerate man." [Fiery World III, 131]
7. "...We must protect the great traditions of art in every possible way and root them into modern life. Otherwise, where will the nobility of the spirit come from? How will the dignity of humanity grow?... All from the same inexhaustible source, luminous, blessed creativity. Life is transformed by the feats of Culture." [Cultural Milestones by Nicholas Roerich]
8. "It is noble thoughts that will save mankind." [Supermundane, 734]
