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“As long as a man thinks, this struggle must go on, and so long man must have some form of religion.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“As long as a man thinks, this struggle must go on, and so long man must have some form of religion.”

Swami Vivekananda

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Source Lecture: The Role of Religion, 1905

Suggests that thinking creates an ongoing inner conflict, necessitating some form of spirituality.

In simple terms: Thinking fuels struggle; religion offers balance.

Key Takeaway

Seek a spiritual practice to calm mental unrest.

Themes

spirituality conflict human nature

Mood

contemplative hopeful

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • therapy
  • creative work
  • stress management

Key Concepts

existentialism inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does belief affect mental health?
  • Is spirituality essential for everyone?
A Different Perspective

Religion may not satisfy all philosophical needs.

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