Even the least work done for others awakens the power within; even thinking the least good of others gradually instills into the heart the strength of a lion.
Swami VivekanandaWe must be bright and cheerful. Long faces do not make religion. Religion should be the most joyful thing in the world, because it is the best.
Swami VivekanandaThis life is a hard fact; work your way through it boldly, though it may be adamantine; no matter, the soul is stronger.
Swami VivekanandaOh, if only you knew yourselves! You are souls; you are Gods. If ever I feel like blaspheming, it is when I call you man.
Swami VivekanandaIf the whole responsibility is thrown upon our own shoulders, we shall be at our highest and best; when we have nobody to grope towards, no devil to lay our blame upon, no Personal God to carry our burdens, when we are alone responsible, then we shall rise to our highest and best. I am responsible for my fate, I am the bringer of good unto myself, I am the bringer of evil.
Swami Vivekananda