Swami Vivekananda Quotes

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Swami Vivekananda

January 12 , 1863 – July 4 , 1902

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 reflection.

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"The only religion that ought to be taught is the religion of fearlessness."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"The only religion that ought to be taught is the religion of fearlessness."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"It is our own mental attitude which makes the world what it is for us."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"It is our own mental attitude which makes the world what it is for us."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"The earth is enjoyed by heroes—this is the unfailing truth. Be a hero."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"The earth is enjoyed by heroes—this is the unfailing truth. Be a hero."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Our duty is to encourage every one in his struggle to live up to his own highest ideal."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Our duty is to encourage every one in his struggle to live up to his own highest ideal."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"All the power of creation is in the hand of the mind."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"All the power of creation is in the hand of the mind."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Be a hero. Always say, 'I have no fear.' Tell this to everyone."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Be a hero. Always say, 'I have no fear.' Tell this to everyone."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"You cannot help anyone, you can only serve. Look upon every man as God."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"You cannot help anyone, you can only serve. Look upon every man as God."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Character is repeated habits, and repeated habits alone can reform character."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Character is repeated habits, and repeated habits alone can reform character."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"The goal of all nature is the freedom of the soul."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"The goal of all nature is the freedom of the soul."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"If money helps a man to do good to others, it is of some value; if not, it is simply a mass of evil."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"If money helps a man to do good to others, it is of some value; if not, it is simply a mass of evil."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Everything that is selfish is immoral, and everything that is unselfish is moral."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Everything that is selfish is immoral, and everything that is unselfish is moral."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"The first sign of becoming religious is that you are becoming cheerful."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"The first sign of becoming religious is that you are becoming cheerful."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Never say 'no,' never say, 'I cannot,' for you are infinite. All the power is within you."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Never say 'no,' never say, 'I cannot,' for you are infinite. All the power is within you."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Take Risks in Your Life If you Win, U Can Lead! If You Lose, You can Guide!"

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Take Risks in Your Life If you Win, U Can Lead! If You Lose, You can Guide!"

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Meditation can turn fools into sages but unfortunately, fools never meditate."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Meditation can turn fools into sages but unfortunately, fools never meditate."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Education is not filling the mind with a lot of facts."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Education is not filling the mind with a lot of facts."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Knowledge is power."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Knowledge is power."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"The brave alone can afford to be sincere."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"The brave alone can afford to be sincere."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Business is business, that is, you must do everything promptly; delay and shuffling won't do."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Business is business, that is, you must do everything promptly; delay and shuffling won't do."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"As soon as we react, we become slaves."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"As soon as we react, we become slaves."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Be brave, be brave! Man dies but once. My disciples must not be cowards."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Be brave, be brave! Man dies but once. My disciples must not be cowards."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"In a day, when you don't come across any problems—you can be sure that you are travelling in a wrong path."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"In a day, when you don't come across any problems—you can be sure that you are travelling in a wrong path."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Believe in yourself and the world will be at your feet."

-- Swami Vivekananda

"Believe in yourself and the world will be at your feet."

-- Swami Vivekananda

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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 reflection.

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One of Swami Vivekananda's most widely shared quotes is: "Don't look back—forward!".

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On success, Swami Vivekananda said: "Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.".

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On wisdom, Swami Vivekananda said: "The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.".

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