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Activity Quote by Swami Vivekananda

“All manifest life seems to require a period of sleep, of calm, in which to gain added strength, renewed vigour, for the next manifestation, or awakening to activity. Thus is the march of all progress, of all manifest life - in waves, successive waves, [of] activity and repose. Waves succeed each…” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“All manifest life seems to require a period of sleep, of calm, in which to gain added strength, renewed vigour, for the next manifestation, or awakening to activity. Thus is the march of all progress, of all manifest life - in waves, successive waves, [of] activity and repose. Waves succeed each other in an endless chain of progression.”

Swami Vivekananda

About This Quote

Life alternates between activity and rest; each phase restores energy for the next.

In simple terms: Rest restores energy for action.

Key Takeaway

Balance work with rest.

Themes

balance rest productivity

Mood

calm motivational

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • career
  • exercise
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

philosophy wellbeing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you schedule restorative periods?
  • What signals indicate you need rest?
A Different Perspective

Rest can be misused as procrastination.

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