Bases Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Renunciation is the very basis upon which ethics stands.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: “The Basis of Ethics” by Swami Vivekananda, early 20th century
Ethical principles arise from the act of renouncing selfish desires.
In simple terms: Renunciation underlies moral behavior.
Practice self‑lessness to strengthen ethics.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- social service
- leadership
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does letting go of ego improve ethical decisions?
- What balance exists between self‑care and self‑lessness?
Renunciation can be misinterpreted as denial of pleasure.