Principles Quotes

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The main feature should be the teaching of principles through stories. Don't make it metaphysical at all. — Swami Vivekananda
The only way to study the mind is to get at facts, and then intellect will arrange them and deduce the principles. — Swami Vivekananda
The person is only a phenomenon, the principle is behind it. Thus from both sides, simultaneously, we find the breaking down of personalities and the… — Swami Vivekananda
The power which works through the formative principles of every religion in every country is manifested in the forms of religion. . . — Swami Vivekananda
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… — Swami Vivekananda
The Upanishads do not reveal the life of any teacher, but simply teach principles. — Swami Vivekananda
The world cares little for principles. They care for persons. — Swami Vivekananda
Through the imparting of moral principles, good behaviour, and education we must make the Chandala come up to the level of the Brahmana. — Swami Vivekananda
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,… — Swami Vivekananda
We do not seek to thrust the principles of our religion upon anyone. The fundamental principles of our religion forbid that. — Swami Vivekananda
We first observe facts, then generalise, and then draw conclusions or principles. — Swami Vivekananda
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,… — Swami Vivekananda
Through training, practice, and a deep sense of optimism, architects see opportunities where others only see a void. This has been the driving principle behind… — Cameron Sinclair
He who governs himself according to what he calls his principles may be punished either by one party or the other for those very principles.… — J. Hector St. John de Crevecoeur
I find along with many virtues in my countrymen there is a jealousy, a soreness, and readiness to take offence, as if they were the… — Edmund Burke
Rather an end in horror, than horror without end. He could not condemn principles he might need to invoke and apply later. The wolf cannot… — A J P Taylor
A Magician is not a Magician because he knows tricks, but because he knows Magic - the principles, the fundamentals. — Unknown Author
Every government is perpetually degenerating towards corruption, from which it must be rescued at certain periods by the resuscitation of its first principles, and the… — Samuel Johnson
Cruelty practiced as a matter of social principle or public policy, and presented to the community as a means to a higher goal is the… — Vernon Howard
Humility is the mother of all virtues: the humble in spirit progress and are blessed because they willingly submit to higher powers and try to… — Stephen Covey

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