Body Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“As soon as I think that I am a little body, I want to preserve it, to protect it, to keep it nice, at the expense of other bodies; then you and I become separate.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: 1896 Parliament of the World's Religions, Chicago
He describes the instinct to protect one's own body, leading to separation and conflict with others.
In simple terms: Self‑preservation can cause us to view others as separate.
Key Takeaway
Recognize shared humanity beyond self‑interest.
Themes
self‑interest
separation
compassion
unity
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- conflict resolution
- community building
- self‑reflection
Key Concepts
philosophical
ethical
spiritual
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance self‑care with empathy?
- What practices foster unity?
A Different Perspective
Self‑preservation is also vital for survival.
![“I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests with ZERO-G [a charter-flight service in Arlington, Va., that uses modified Boeing 727s to simulate weightlessness], which went great.” quote by Richard Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa1/richard-branson-256_adventure_i-ve-used-the-phoenix-centrifuge-to-repl_903.jpg)
