Brain Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Doing is very good, but that comes from thinking. Little manifestations of energy through the muscles are called work. But where there is no thought, there will be no work. Fill the brain, therefore, with high thoughts, highest ideals, place them day and night before you, and out of that will come great work.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Sermon on the Mount of the Mind, 1905
Great work arises from high thoughts and ideals, not mere physical effort.
In simple terms: Thoughtful ideals drive meaningful work.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate lofty ideas before acting.
Themes
philosophy
motivation
self‑development
Mood
inspirational
reflective
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal projects
- creative endeavors
- leadership
- academic research
Key Concepts
idealism
mental discipline
purposeful action
Questions to Reflect On
- What high thoughts guide your work?
- How do you balance thought and action?
A Different Perspective
Idealism without practicality can stall progress.
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