Be grateful that the poor man is there, so that by making a gift to him you are able to help yourself.
SWAMI VIVEKANANDAMan in his true nature is substance, soul, spirit.
More Swami Vivekananda Quotes
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Never say, ‘No’, never say, ‘I cannot’, for you are infinite. Even time and space are as nothing compared with your nature. You can do anything and everything, you are almighty
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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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Education is the manifestation of perfection already existing in man.
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Everything is ended if you forgive and forget.
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The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.
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Our first duty is not to hate ourselves, because to advance we must have faith in ourselves first and then in God. Those who have no faith in themselves can never have faith in God.
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Our own selfishness makes us the most arrant cowards; our own selfishness is the great cause of fear and cowardice.
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Never say NO, Never say, ‘I cannot’, for you are INFINITE. All the power is WITHIN you. You can do anything.
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My children, the secret of religion lies not in theories but in practice.
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Blame nobody else, do not commit the mistake of the ignorant.
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The best thermometer to the progress of a nation is its treatment of its women.
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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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The past was great no doubt, but I sincerely believe that the future will be more glorious still.
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No one is ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself. The external teacher offers only the suggestion, which arouses the internal teacher, who helps us to understand things.
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If you have knowledge and see a man weak, do not condemn him. Go to his level and help him if you can. He must grow.
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