1) François Bernier (1625–1688)
"The Sikhs are a people who seek neither the luxuries of life nor violent conquest, but who value honor, courage, and equality above all."
(French physician and traveler)
"The Sikhs are a people who seek neither the luxuries of life nor violent conquest, but who value honor, courage, and equality above all."
(French physician and traveler)
"Gobind Singh was a man of extraordinary talents, bravery, and wisdom. His system aimed to abolish all distinctions of caste and creed."
(French historian)
"The Sikhs form a body united by the bonds of fraternity, loyalty, and valor, without any superstitious traditions to mar their religion."
(Swiss-French engineer and orientalist)
"The Sikhs are a nation of free men. Their spirit is independent, and their religion inculcates equality and bravery."
(English traveler and writer)
"The Sikh faith was remarkable for its simplicity, its rejection of idol worship, and the equality it preached among men."
(British East India Company officer and historian)
"If not today then tomorrow, one day we will have to accept Sikhism. Because that is the true religion."
"Sikhism was a declaration of the dignity of man and equality before God, far ahead of its time."
(British military officer and writer)
"The Sikh Gurus founded a system superior to Hinduism and Islam, preaching unity of God and fraternity of mankind, which was centuries ahead of its time."
(British administrator and historian)
"The Sikh religion is a universal and practical religion. It appeals to all mankind. It is not a religion of idle asceticism, but one of practical activity and moral teaching."
(British historian and Sikh scholar)
"As long as the world will understand Sikhism well, then many more generations will have to face atrocities and murders! But the world will one day be inspired by Sikhism, that day the world will become a place for human beings to settle down and live in."
(English writer)
"Sikhs and Sikhs will one day rule this world because it is a mixture of knowledge and intelligence."
(Russian philosopher and writer)
"I have read about Sikhism. I think it is the religion of mankind all over the world. Sikhism has spread all over Europe. Many scholars studying Sikhism will appear in Europe. One day such situation will be formed where only Sikhs will lead the world."
(British philosopher, logician, and mathematician)
"The Sikh religion has in it the potential to offer hope and light to the entire world."
(British historian and philosopher)
"When I first read the Guru Granth Sahib, I was deeply moved... Here was poetry and philosophy and faith — all harmoniously blended into one."
(American novelist, Nobel Prize winner)
"...only Sikhism has the power to lead to peace."
(German-born theoretical physicist)
"We are not able to trust Sikhism as much as we put in ourselves. If we can turn our thoughts and heartfelt feelings towards Sikhism, it will benefit us."
(American scholar of Religious Studies)
"Sikhs only talk of peace and reconciliation. I invite Christians to admire the change and believe in it."
"One day this world will accept Sikhism. Without understanding the 'Satinam' of Sikhism one will not be able to accept its principles. Western nations will surely adopt Sikhism one day. The religion of scholars is also similar to Sikhism."
"Sikhism's emphasis on social justice, equality, and personal devotion makes it one of the world's most remarkable religions."
(New Zealand historian of Sikhi)
"The Sikh community has shown great resilience and compassion. Their commitment to service is truly remarkable and inspiring."
"Sikhism teaches humility, service, and dedication — values which are desperately needed in today’s world."
(British journalist and author, former BBC India correspondent)
"Sikh Americans, with their commitment to equality, service, and community, embody the best of American values."
(Former U.S. President)