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Children Quote by Swami Vivekananda

“My child, what I want is muscles of iron and nerves of steel, inside which dwells a mind of the same material as that of which the thunderbolt is made.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“My child, what I want is muscles of iron and nerves of steel, inside which dwells a mind of the same material as that of which the thunderbolt is made.”

Swami Vivekananda

About This Quote

Source Lecture: "The Ideal Man", Swami Vivekananda, 1905

True strength combines physical vigor, mental resilience, and a mind forged like thunder.

In simple terms: Strength is body, mind, and spirit together.

Key Takeaway

Develop body, mind, and spirit holistically.

Themes

self‑development spirituality strength

Mood

inspirational reflective

Type

spiritual personal

When to use this quote

  • fitness training
  • meditation
  • leadership coaching

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance body and mind?
  • What practices strengthen mental resilience?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting one aspect weakens the whole.

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