To get any reason out of the mass of incongruity we call human life, we have to transcend our reason, but we must do it scientifically, slowly, by regular practice, and we must cast off all superstition.
SWAMI VIVEKANANDAAs soon as extreme attachment comes, a man loses himself, he is no more master of himself, he is a slave.
More Swami Vivekananda Quotes
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Take courage and work on. Patience and steady work- this is the only way.
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Neither money pays, nor name pays, nor fame, nor learning; it is CHARACTER that cleave through adamantine walls of difference.
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It is the greatest manifestation of power to be calm.
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This is the first lesson to learn: be determined not to curse anything outside, not to lay the blame upon anyone outside, but stand up, lay the blame on yourself. You will find that is always true. Get hold of yourself.
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Why are people so afraid? The answer is that they have made themselves helpless and dependent on others. We are so lazy, we do not want to do anything ourselves. We want a Personal God, a Savior or a Prophet to do everything for us.
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Astrology and all these mystical things are generally signs of a weak mind.
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Man always is perfect, or he never could become so; but he had to realise it.
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The help which tends to make us spiritually strong is the highest help, next to it comes intellectual help and after that comes physical help.
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All the forces that are working in this body have been produced out of food; we see that every day.
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The man who becomes angry never does a great amount of work, and the man whom nothing can make angry accomplishes so much.
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Whatever you think, that you will be. If you think yourselves weak, weak you will be; if you think yourselves strong, strong you will be.
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There is no other teacher but your own soul.
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Let him who has courage in his mind and love in his heart come with me. I want none else.
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We are responsible for what we are, and whatever we wish ourselves to be, we have the power to make ourselves.
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Onward, my brave boys – money or no money – men or no men! Have you love? Have you God? Onward and forward to the breach, you are irresistible.
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