The mind generally takes up various objects, runs into all sorts of things. That is the lower state. There is a higher state of the mind, when it takes up one object and excludes all others.
Swami VivekanandaEach man is perfect by his nature; prophets have manifested this perfection, but it is potential in us.
Swami VivekanandaEverything that we know is within our universe, and everything within our universe is moulded by the conditions of space, time, and causation.
Swami VivekanandaThe awakening of the soul to its bondage and its effort to stand up and assert itself - this is called life.
Swami VivekanandaOurs is the only religion that does not depend on a person or persons; it is based upon principles. At the same time there is room for millions of persons. There is ample ground for introducing persons, but each one of them must be an illustration of the principles. We must not forget that. These principles of our religion are all safe, and it should be the life-work of everyone of us to keep then safe, and to keep them free from the accumulating dirt and dust of ages.
Swami Vivekananda