Happiness Quote by Swami Vivekananda
““Let miseries come in millions of rivers and happiness in hundreds! I am no slave to misery! I am no slave to happiness!””
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Spiritual Teachings, 1895
The speaker rejects being controlled by either suffering or joy, emphasizing freedom from emotional extremes.
In simple terms: Do not let misery or happiness dominate you.
Cultivate inner freedom from emotional extremes.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- stress management
- philosophical counseling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Can one experience joy without becoming attached?
- How does detachment affect relationships?
Total emotional detachment may ignore healthy emotional expression.