“No man is to be judged by the mere nature of his duties, but all should be judged by the manner and the spirit in which they perform them.”

— Swami Vivekananda

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“No man is to be judged by the mere nature of his duties, but all should be judged by the manner and the spirit in which they perform them.”

(January 12 , 1863 -- July 4 , 1902)
Origin: Indian
Known for: MonkPhilosopher
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Swami Vivekananda teaches that the value of work lies in the dedication and quality one brings to it, rather than the job title. In any profession, performing your duties with excellence and a pure heart builds a reputation of integrity and leads to genuine success. This mindset promotes dignity for all types of work and encourages peak performance in every task.
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This quote is attributed to Swami Vivekananda. Swami Vivekananda was an Indian monk and philosopher. Their most powerful quotes on life, success and human nature are collected here for daily inspiration and…

Swami Vivekananda teaches that the value of work lies in the dedication and quality one brings to it, rather than the job title. In any profession, performing your duties with excellence and a pure heart builds a reputation of integrity and leads to genuine success. This mindset promotes dignity for all types of work and encourages peak performance in every…

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