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A key figure in the introduction of Indian philosophies to the Western world. He is renowned for his speeches at the Parliament of the World's Religions in 1893, where he spoke on the universality of spirituality and the importance of religious tolerance. His teachings emphasized the need for personal spiritual development and the idea of serving humanity as a form of worship. He played a crucial role in the revival of Hinduism and the promotion of Vedanta philosophy globally. His work inspired many to explore spiritual and philosophical thought.

The Vedanta teaches men to have faith in themselves first.

Swami Vivekananda

The only test of good things is that they make us strong.

Swami Vivekananda

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."

Swami Vivekananda

You know the disease, you know the remedy, only have faith.

Swami Vivekananda

One ounce of practice is worth a thousand pounds of theory.

Swami Vivekananda

For one thing we may be grateful: this life is not eternal.

Swami Vivekananda

All want power, but few will wait to gain it for themselves.

Swami Vivekananda

It is fear that is the greatest cause of misery in the world.

Swami Vivekananda

Religion is the one and sole interest of the people of India.

Swami Vivekananda

The world cares little for principles. They care for persons.

Swami Vivekananda

Religion is the peculiarity of the growth of the Indian mind.

Swami Vivekananda

Space-time-causation, or name-and-form, is what is called Maya.

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He who wants to become a Bhakta must be strong, must be healthy.

Swami Vivekananda

Compared to the coward that never made the attempt, he is a hero.

Swami Vivekananda

When the forces that hold it together go away, the body must fall.

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This is no world. It is God Himself. In delusion we call it world.

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No more materialism, no more this egoism, I must become spiritual.

Swami Vivekananda

...Wait, my child, wait and work on. Patience, patience...

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Man never dies, nor is he ever born; bodies die, but he never dies.

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May the Lord ordain that your son becomes a man, and never a coward!

Swami Vivekananda

Whatever had form or shape must be limited, and could not be eternal.

Swami Vivekananda

Man is the highest being that exists, and this is the greatest world.

Swami Vivekananda

While real perfection is only one, relative perfections must be many.

Swami Vivekananda