The man who gives way to anger, or hatred, or any other passion, cannot work; he only breaks himself to pieces, and does nothing practical. It is the calm, forgiving, equable, well-balanced mind that does the greatest amount of work.
SWAMI VIVEKANANDAThe history of the world is the history of a few men who had faith in themselves.
More Swami Vivekananda Quotes
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Do not lower your goals to the level of your abilities. Instead, raise your abilities to the height of your goals.
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The test of progress is the amount of renunciation that one has attained.
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Do not fret because the world looks with suspicion at every new attempt, even though it be in the path of spirituality.
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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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Do not desire, for what you desire you get, and with it comes terrible bondage. It is nothing but bringing “noses on us,” as in the case of the man who had three boons to ask. We never get freedom until we are self-contained. “Self is the Saviour of self, none else.”
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Liberty is the first condition of growth. It is wrong, a thousand times wrong, if any of you dares to say, ‘I will work out the salvation of this woman or child.
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My children, the secret of religion lies not in theories but in practice.
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Man in his true nature is substance, soul, spirit.
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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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Real love is love for love’s sake. I do not ask health or money or life or salvation.
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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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You must all pay attention to your health first.
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There is no other teacher but your own soul.
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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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