My children, the secret of religion lies not in theories but in practice.
SWAMI VIVEKANANDALet him who has courage in his mind and love in his heart come with me. I want none else.
More Swami Vivekananda Quotes
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The best thermometer to the progress of a nation is its treatment of its women.
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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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We, we, and none else, are responsible for what we suffer. We are the effects, and we are the causes.
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Why should a Man be Moral? Because this strengthens his will.
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Eka-Nishtha or devotion to one ideal is absolutely necessary for the beginner in the practice of religious devotion.
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Be grateful that the poor man is there, so that by making a gift to him you are able to help yourself.
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The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.
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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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The past was great no doubt, but I sincerely believe that the future will be more glorious still.
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None of us have yet seen an ideally perfect man, and yet without that ideal we cannot progress.
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The earth is enjoyed by heroes”- this is the unfailing truth. Be a hero. Always say, “I have no fear.
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We have either to progress or to degenerate. Our ancestors did great things in the past, but we have to grow into a fuller life and march beyond even their great achievements.
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He who struggles is better than he who never attempts.
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Fear is death, fear is sin, fear is hell, fear is unrighteousness, and fear is wrong life. All the negative thoughts and ideas that are in the world have proceeded from this evil spirit of fear.
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Perfect life is a contradiction in terms. Therefore we must always expect to find things not up to our highest ideal. Knowing this, we are bound to make the best of everything.
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