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.
SWAMI VIVEKANANDAThank God for giving you this world as a moral gymnasium to help your development, but never imagine you can help the world.
More Swami Vivekananda Quotes
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Astrology and all these mystical things are generally signs of a weak mind.
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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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Take courage and work on. Patience and steady work- this is the only way.
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The remedy for weakness is not brooding over weakness, but thinking of strength.
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Take Risks in Your Life If you Win, you Can Lead! If You Lose, You can Guide!
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The infinite library of the Universe is in your mind.
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Man in his true nature is substance, soul, spirit.
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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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Be an atheist if you want, but do not believe in anything unquestioningly.
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Have faith in yourself. You people were once the Vedic Rishis. Only, you have come in different forms, that’s all. I see it clear as daylight that you all have infinite power in you. Rouse that up; arise, arise – apply yourselves heart and soul, gird up your loins.
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When death is so certain, it is better to die for a good cause.
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Thank God for giving you this world as a moral gymnasium to help your development, but never imagine you can help the world.
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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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Religion is realization; not talk, nor doctrine, nor theories however beautiful they may be. It is being and becoming, not hearing, or acknowledging; it is the whole soul becoming what it believes.
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Why should a Man be Moral? Because this strengthens his will.
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