In one sense Brahman is known to every human being; he knows, "I am"; but man does not know himself as he is.
Swami VivekanandaIt is the witness alone that can work without any desire, without any idea of going to heaven, without any idea of blame, without any idea of praise. The witness alone enjoys, and none else.
Swami VivekanandaWhen we free ourselves from name and form, especially from a body - when we need no body, good or bad - then only do we escape from bondage.
Swami VivekanandaAnything that brings spiritual, mental, or physical weakness, touch it not with the toes of your feet.
Swami VivekanandaDoing is very good, but that comes from thinking. Little manifestations of energy through the muscles are called work. But where there is no thought, there will be no work. Fill the brain, therefore, with high thoughts, highest ideals, place them day and night before you, and out of that will come great work.
Swami Vivekananda