Found Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“Two attempts have been made in the world to found social life: the one was upon religion, and the other was upon social necessity. The one was founded upon spirituality, the other upon materialism; the one upon transcendentalism, the other upon realism.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Parliament of the World's Religions, 1893
Human societies have tried to base themselves on either spiritual ideals or material needs, each with its own worldview and practical focus.
In simple terms: Societies can be built on spiritual or material foundations.
Key Takeaway
Recognize both spiritual and material needs in community building.
Themes
philosophy
society
spirituality
materialism
realism
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- community planning
- policy making
- interfaith dialogue
- economic development
Key Concepts
dualism
foundations
social contract
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance spiritual values with material realities?
- What policies reflect both perspectives?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on one side can ignore the other, leading to imbalance.
