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Backsliding Quote by Swami Vivekananda

“Never mind these failures, these little backslidings; hold the ideal a thousand times, and if you fail a thousand times, make the attempt once more.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“Never mind these failures, these little backslidings; hold the ideal a thousand times, and if you fail a thousand times, make the attempt once more.”

Swami Vivekananda

About This Quote

Source Speech: Address to the Parliament of Religions, 1893

Persist through setbacks, repeatedly reaffirm ideals, and keep trying even after many failures.

In simple terms: Keep trying despite failures.

Key Takeaway

Never give up on ideals.

Themes

perseverance resilience idealism

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • overcoming personal setbacks
  • pursuing social reform
  • learning from failures

Key Concepts

determination spiritual practice growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you sustain motivation?
  • What supports your resilience?
A Different Perspective

Repeated attempts may lead to burnout without balance.

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