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“Neither seek nor avoid; take what comes. It is liberty to be affected by nothing. Do not merely endure; be unattached.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“Neither seek nor avoid; take what comes. It is liberty to be affected by nothing. Do not merely endure; be unattached.”

Swami Vivekananda

About This Quote

Source Lecture: The Philosophy of Detachment, 1905

One should neither cling nor reject experiences, embracing freedom by remaining unattached.

In simple terms: Be neutral, accept without attachment.

Key Takeaway

Practice non‑attachment.

Themes

spirituality philosophy freedom

Mood

contemplative inspirational

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • Meditation
  • conflict resolution
  • stress management
  • creative work

Key Concepts

Detachment mindfulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can you stay engaged while unattached?
  • What limits does non‑attachment face?
A Different Perspective

Complete detachment may lead to apathy or disengagement.

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