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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.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“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.”

Swami Vivekananda

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.

Key Takeaway

Seek emotional balance, avoid extremes.

Themes

balance emotions stability mindfulness

Mood

reflective calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • stress management
  • personal growth
  • relationships
  • mental health
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

Buddhism psychology moderation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you recognize when joy becomes excessive?
  • What practices help maintain emotional equilibrium?
A Different Perspective

Excessive joy can mask underlying issues and lead to denial.

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