“Nicknames are only used in a friendly manner and not when making a sincere prayer or dedicating your prayers to the Creator.”

“As for methods of prayer, all are good, as long as they are sincere.”

“As for how you pray, the words do not matter if they are sincere. Turn your prayer book upside down and face the infinite.”

“When you say your prayers try to understand”

“I feel it is through prayer, meditation, and dedicated service that world peace can take place. Each individual has to try to make others happy, for it is only through happiness that we can have peace.”

“Prayer is the soul's sincere desire,
Uttered or unexpressed,—
The motion of a hidden fire
That trembles in the breast.”

“The Yogic scriptures say that God responds to the sacred prayers and efforts of human beings in any way whatsoever that mortals choose to worship - just so long as those prayers are sincere.”

“Don't let your prayers turn into a wish list for Santa Claus. Worship God and praise him when you come to him in prayer.”

“Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.”

“When the Gods wish to punish us, they answer our prayers.”