Calm Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Avoid excessive merriment. A mind in that state never becomes calm; it becomes fickle. Excessive merriment will always be followed by sorrow. Tears and laughter are near kin. People so often run from one extreme to the other.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, 1900s
Overindulgence in joy leads to instability; extremes in emotion cause imbalance and eventual sorrow.
In simple terms: Too much happiness makes the mind unstable.
Seek emotional balance, avoid extremes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- stress management
- personal growth
- relationships
- mental health
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you recognize when joy becomes excessive?
- What practices help maintain emotional equilibrium?
Excessive joy can mask underlying issues and lead to denial.