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First place Quote by Swami Vivekananda

“In the first place, a man who can work for five days, or even for five minutes, without any selfish motive whatever, without thinking of future, of heaven, of punishment, or anything of the kind, has in him the capacity to become a powerful moral giant.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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““In the first place, a man who can work for five days, or even for five minutes, without any selfish motive whatever, without thinking of future, of heaven, of punishment, or anything of the kind, has in him the capacity to become a powerful moral giant.””

Swami Vivekananda

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address to the Parliament of the World's Religions, 1893

A person who works selflessly, without concern for reward or punishment, can grow into a moral leader.

In simple terms: Selfless work builds moral strength.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate selfless effort.

Themes

ethics leadership selflessness

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • volunteer work
  • team projects
  • community service
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

moral development spiritual growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice selfless work daily?
  • What rewards beyond praise do you seek?
A Different Perspective

Selflessness can be hard to sustain without external motivation.

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