Annie Besant Professions : Member of the London School Board Born : October 1, 1847 Died : September 20, 1933 Browse All Authors Top 145 quotes by Annie Besant The misery we inflict on sentient beings slackens our human evolution. Annie Besant misery evolution compassion There can be no wise politics without thought beforehand. Annie Besant wise Nature is always lavish of her gifts even to the most insignificant forms. The butterflies and moths are richly dowered in this respect. Annie Besant butterfly form nature No circumstances can ever make or mar the unfolding of the spiritual life. Spirituality does not depend upon the environment; it depends upon one's attitude towards life. Annie Besant spiritual doe attitude Never forget that life can only be nobly inspired and rightly lived if you take it bravely and gallantly, as a splendid adventure in which you are setting out into an unknown country, to meet many a joy, to find many a comrade, to win and lose many a battle. Annie Besant