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> [Sometimes river flows very strong, sometimes it flows very small, but it makes no difference to the ocean because it is satisfied in itself with its own quantity of water. Similarly, when our heart is cleansed with spirituality, we find…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/sometimes-river-flows-very-strong-sometimes-it-flows-very-small-but/)

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## More by Radhanath Swami

> [Don't let a breath escape from your body without Krishna's name. That should be our determination throughout our life.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/don-t-let-a-breath-escape-from-your-body-without-krishna-s-name-that/)

[Radhanath Swami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/radhanath-swami/)

> [Even if you have done no wrong, no mistake in the last 50 years, remember the mistake you did 51 years ago and repent…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/even-if-you-have-done-no-wrong-no-mistake-in-the-last-50-years/)

[Radhanath Swami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/radhanath-swami/)

> [Kali yuga is so much saturated with vicious habits that there is a great fight at the slightest of misunderstanding.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/kali-yuga-is-so-much-saturated-with-vicious-habits-that-there-is-a/)

[Radhanath Swami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/radhanath-swami/)

> [Every time you are passing the test, you are coming closer to Krishna.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/every-time-you-are-passing-the-test-you-are-coming-closer-to-krishna/)

[Radhanath Swami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/radhanath-swami/)

> [When love is pure, it has the power to conquer. Lover and beloved conquer each other by their affection. The source, the essence, the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/when-love-is-pure-it-has-the-power-to-conquer-lover-and-beloved/)

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> [Real religion is about, developing real character; character of compassion, character of humility, the character of determination to grow in all circumstances.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/real-religion-is-about-developing-real-character-character-of/)

[Radhanath Swami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/radhanath-swami/)

> [When you take a position, you have to accept responsibilities.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/when-you-take-a-position-you-have-to-accept-responsibilities/)

[Radhanath Swami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/radhanath-swami/)

> [The greatest leader is not someone who is the only leader. The greatest leader is one who inspires others to be leaders.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/the-greatest-leader-is-not-someone-who-is-the-only-leader-the/)

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> [Devotees are not impressed by the poverty or wealth in material sense in any way; what impresses is devotion.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/devotees-are-not-impressed-by-the-poverty-or-wealth-in-material-sense/)

[Radhanath Swami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/radhanath-swami/)

> [I took an interest in the Civil Rights Movement. I listened to Martin Luther King. The Vietnam War was raging. When I was 18,…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/i-took-an-interest-in-the-civil-rights-movement-i-listened-to-martin/)

[Radhanath Swami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/radhanath-swami/)

> [Giving up pride means giving all credit and glory to Guru and Krishna.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/giving-up-pride-means-giving-all-credit-and-glory-to-guru-and-krishna/)

[Radhanath Swami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/radhanath-swami/)

> [The challenge of co-operation in today's age of quarrel can be achieved by adjusting every situation according to the higher principle of loving God.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/the-challenge-of-co-operation-in-today-s-age-of-quarrel-can-be/)

[Radhanath Swami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/radhanath-swami/)

> [I am for God, I am the lover of God, I am loved by God, I am the servant of God, I am the…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/i-am-for-god-i-am-the-lover-of-god-i-am-loved-by-god-i-am-the-servant/)

[Radhanath Swami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/radhanath-swami/)

> [My parents' selfless affection and dedication nourished and prepared me to receive the love of my guru or spiritual father, Swami Prabhupada. My parents…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/my-parents-selfless-affection-and-dedication-nourished-and-prepared/)

[Radhanath Swami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/radhanath-swami/)

> [“Suffering is sent to remind us to turn our thoughts towards God, who will give us solace.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/radhanath-swami/suffering-is-sent-to-remind-us-to-turn-our-thoughts-towards-god-who/)

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