Dare Quote by Swami Vivekananda
“What the world wants today is twenty men and women who can dare to stand in the street yonder and say that they possess nothing but God. Who will go? Why should one fear? If this is true, what else could matter? If it is not true, what do our lives matter?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Address to the Parliament of the World's Religions, 1893
True purpose lies in humility before the divine; questioning existence reveals deeper meaning.
In simple terms: Humility before God gives purpose.
Key Takeaway
Seek spiritual humility.
Themes
spirituality
existential
humility
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
religious
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- ethical decisions
- faith practice
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “nothing but God” mean to you?
- How does belief shape your values?
A Different Perspective
Fear may arise from doubt.
