A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Picture Quotes

The elephant may take a very nice bath in the river, but as soon as it comes onto the bank, it throws dirt all over its body. What, then is the value of its bathing? Similarly, many spiritual practitioners chant the Hare Krishna Mahamantra and at the same time commit many forbidden things, thinking that their chanting will counteract their offenses.
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Picture Quotes

In this age one simply has to chant the holy name of God to attain perfection in spiritual life.
Srimad Bhagavatam 3.21.7
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Picture Quotes

Lord Caitanya has given the greatest boon: in this age one simply has to chant the holy name of God to attain perfection in spiritual life.
Srimad Bhagavatam 3.21.7,
Srila Prabhupada.
A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Picture Quotes

One second of human life wasted in the vain research of planning for happiness in the material world can never be replaced even if one spends millions of coins of gold.