Books are infinite in number and time is short. The secret of knowledge is to take what is essential. Take that and try to live up to it.
SWAMI VIVEKANANDAThey only live, who live for others, the rest are more dead than alive.
More Swami Vivekananda Quotes
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Blame nobody else, do not commit the mistake of the ignorant.
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The gift of knowledge is the highest gift in the world.
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Astrology and all these mystical things are generally signs of a weak mind.
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If in this hell of a world one can bring a little joy and peace even for a day into the heart of a single person, that much alone is true; this I have learnt after suffering all my life; all else is mere moonshine.
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The Hindus have to learn a little bit of materialism from the West and teach them a little bit of spirituality.
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Mind you, there is no value in learning. You are all mistaken in learning. The only value of knowledge is in the strengthening, the disciplining, of the mind.
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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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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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One may gain political and social independence, but if one is a slave to his passions and desires, one cannot feel the pure joy of real freedom
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There is no end to the power a man can obtain.
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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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He who is alone is happy. Do good to all, like everyone, but do not love anyone. It is a bondage, and bondage brings only misery. Live alone in your mind – that is happiness. To have nobody to care for and never minding who cares for one is the way to be free.
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It is faith that makes a lion of a man.
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We must plunge heart and soul and body into the work. And until we are ready to sacrifice everything else to one Idea and to one alone, we never, never will see the Light.
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The mind is but the subtle part of the body. You must retain great strength in your mind and words.
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