Dream Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Those that only take a nibble here and a nibble there will never attain anything ... Those who really want to be yogis must give up, once and for all, this nibbling at things. Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: "The Yogic Way", 1902
Partial effort leads to no achievement; true dedication requires single‑minded focus on one purpose, turning it into a life‑guiding principle.
In simple terms: Partial effort yields nothing; commit fully to one idea.
Key Takeaway
Dedicate yourself wholly to a single purpose.
Themes
spirituality
focus
determination
Mood
inspirational
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative projects
- spiritual practice
- goal setting
Key Concepts
Yoga philosophy
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What single idea could you make your life’s focus?
- How do you avoid becoming overly narrow?
A Different Perspective
Life is complex; balancing multiple goals can be necessary.
