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Ideal Quote by Swami Vivekananda

“Live for an ideal, and that one ideal alone. Let it be so great, so strong, that there may be nothing else left in the mind; no place for anything else, no time for anything else.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“Live for an ideal, and that one ideal alone. Let it be so great, so strong, that there may be nothing else left in the mind; no place for anything else, no time for anything else.”

Swami Vivekananda

About This Quote

Dedicate oneself wholly to a single, powerful ideal, leaving no room for other thoughts.

In simple terms: Live for one great ideal only.

Key Takeaway

Commit fully to your highest purpose.

Themes

purpose focus ideal determination mindset

Mood

determined inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • career mission
  • creative projects
  • spiritual practice
  • activism

Key Concepts

spiritual philosophical single‑mindedness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What ideal drives you?
  • How do you maintain balance while focused?
A Different Perspective

Risk of neglecting other life aspects.

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