Swami Vivekananda Sayings and Quotes

Below you will find our collection of inspirational, wise, and humorous old Swami Vivekananda quotes, Swami Vivekananda sayings, and Swami Vivekananda proverbs, collected over the years from a variety of sources.'

A tremendous stream is flowing toward the ocean, carrying us all along with it; and though like straws and scraps of paper we may at times float aimlessly about, in the long run we are sure to join the ocean of life and bliss. Swami Vivekananda
In one word, this ideal is that you are divine. Swami Vivekananda
Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true. Swami Vivekananda
The wave is the same thing as the water, the effect is the cause in another form. Swami Vivekananda
Astrology and all these mystical things are generally signs of a weak mind; therefore as soon as they are becoming prominent in our minds, we should see a physician, take good food, and rest. Swami Vivekananda
Stand up, be bold, be strong. Take the whole responsibility on your own shoulders, and know that you are the creator of your own destiny. All the strength and succor you want is within yourself. Therefore make your own future. Swami Vivekananda
Be an atheist if you want, but do not believe in anything unquestioningly. Swami Vivekananda
Great work requires great and persistent effort for a long time. … Character has to be established through a thousand stumbles. Swami Vivekananda
Superstition is great enemy of man but bigotry is worse. Swami Vivekananda
Live for an ideal and leave no place in the mind for anything else. Swami Vivekananda
It is only work that is done as freewill offering to humanity and to nature that does not bring with it any binding attachment. Swami Vivekananda
Worship of society and popular opinion is idolatry. Swami Vivekananda
That man has reached immortality who is disturbed by nothing material. Swami Vivekananda
The idol is the expression of religion. Swami Vivekananda
The idea of perfect womanhood is perfect independence. Swami Vivekananda
Holy meditation helps to burn out all mental impurities. Swami Vivekananda
The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated. Swami Vivekananda
An atheist can be charitable but not religious. But the religious man must be charitable. Swami Vivekananda
Give everything and look for no return. Swami Vivekananda
The development of man is a return to an original perfection. Swami Vivekananda
Hindu Dharma is the quintessence of our national life, hold fast to it if you want your country to survive, or else you would be wiped out in three generations. Swami Vivekananda
This caste system had grown by the practice of the son always following the business of the father. Swami Vivekananda
All differences in this world are of degree, and not of kind, because oneness is the secret of everything. Swami Vivekananda
All differences in this world are of degree, and not of kind, because oneness is the secret of everything. Swami Vivekananda
The subtle are the causes, the gross the effects. Swami Vivekananda
The mind is but the subtle part of the body. You must retain great strength in your mind and words. Swami Vivekananda
Be grateful that the poor man is there, so that by making a gift to him you are able to help yourself. Swami Vivekananda
Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life - think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body, be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success. Swami Vivekananda
It is the cheerful mind persevering. It is the strong mind that hews its way through a thousand difficulties. Swami Vivekananda
Never say, 'No', never say 'I cannot', for you are infinite, even time and space are nothing compared with your nature. You can do anything and everything, you are almighty. Swami Vivekananda