Character Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Great work requires great and persistent effort for a long time. ... Character has to be established through a thousand stumbles.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to Parliament of Religions, 1893
Great work demands sustained, persistent effort; character is forged through many failures over time.
In simple terms: Hard work and perseverance build character.
Key Takeaway
Embrace persistence despite setbacks.
Themes
effort
perseverance
character
Mood
motivational
inspirational
Type
philosophical
practical
When to use this quote
- career building
- skill mastery
- long‑term projects
Key Concepts
self‑development
resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What long‑term goal are you persisting toward?
- How do you learn from each stumble?
A Different Perspective
Effort alone without direction can be wasteful.
