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Humble Quote by Swami Vivekananda

“To me the thought of oneself as low and humble is a sin and ignorance.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“To me the thought of oneself as low and humble is a sin and ignorance.”

Swami Vivekananda

About This Quote

Source Lecture: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, 1900

He argues that seeing oneself as lowly humble is a sin born of ignorance, urging self‑respect and confidence.

In simple terms: Thinking you are lowly humble is ignorant.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate self‑worth and avoid self‑deprecation.

Themes

spirituality self‑esteem philosophy

Mood

inspirational thoughtful

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • self‑help seminars
  • spiritual teachings
  • personal growth workshops
  • counseling

Key Concepts

ego humility knowledge

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance humility with self‑respect?
  • When does humility become self‑denial?
A Different Perspective

The view may overlook the virtue of humility.

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