All Swami Vivekananda Quotes
- The power which works through the formative principles of every religion in every country is manifested in the forms of religion. . . Country
- The principles of the Vedanta not only should be preached everywhere in India, but also outside. Our thought must enter into the make-up of the… Enter
- The Upanishads do not reveal the life of any teacher, but simply teach principles. Any
- The world cares little for principles. They care for persons. Care
- Through the imparting of moral principles, good behaviour, and education we must make the Chandala come up to the level of the Brahmana. Behaviour
- To many, Indian thought, Indian manners; Indian customs, Indian philosophy, Indian literature are repulsive at the first sight; but let them persevere, let them read,… All
- We do not seek to thrust the principles of our religion upon anyone. The fundamental principles of our religion forbid that. Anyone
- We first observe facts, then generalise, and then draw conclusions or principles. Conclusion
- We must not forget that what I mean by the conquest of the world by spiritual thought is the sending out of the life-giving principles,… Been
- Music is the highest art and to those who understand, is the highest worship Art
- Whatever others think or do, lower not your standard of purity, morality and love of God. God
- This is no world. It is God Himself. In delusion we call it world. Call
- It is the same India which has withstood the shocks of centuries, of hundreds of foreign invasions of hundreds of upheavals of manners and customs.… Any
- All the powers in the universe are already ours. All
- Do not lower your goals to the level of your abilities. Instead, raise your abilities to the height of your goals. Abilities
- 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… All
- The Vedas teach that the soul is divine, only held in the bondage of matter; perfection will be reached when this bond will burst, and… Bond
- 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… Cannot Feel
- It is impossible to think about the welfare of the world unless the condition of women is improved. It is impossible for a bird to… Bird
- To make a great future India, the whole secret lies in organization, accumulation of power, co-ordination of wills. Accumulation
- Freedom can never be reached by the weak. Throw away all weakness. Tell your body that it is strong, tell your mind that it is… All
- No one is ever really taught by another; each of us has to teach himself. The external teacher offers only the suggestion, which arouses the… Arouses
- He who struggles is better than he who never attempts Attempts
- Karma is the eternal assertion of human freedom. . . . Our thoughts, our words, and deeds are the threads of the net which we… Actions
- Ignorance is death, knowledge is life. Life is of very little value, if it is a life in the dark, groping through ignorance and misery. Dark