If you are a strong man, very good! But do not curse others who are not strong enough for you. ...Everyone says, "Woe unto you people!!" Who says, "Woe unto me that I cannot help you?" The people are doing all right to the best of their ability and means and knowledge. Woe unto me that I cannot lift them to where I am!
Swami VivekanandaCut the bondage of all worldly affections; go beyond laziness and all care as to what becomes of you.
Swami VivekanandaEach man must begin where he stands, must learn how to control the things that are nearest to him.
Swami VivekanandaAccording to the history of human progress, it is disobedience to nature that has constituted that progress.
Swami VivekanandaThe greatest truths are the simplest things in the world, simple as your own existence.
Swami VivekanandaWhat is meant by charity? Charity is not fundamental. It is really helping on the misery of the world, not eradicating it. One looks for name and fame and covers his efforts to obtain them with the enamel of charity and good works. He is working for himself under the pretext of working for others. Every so-called charity is an encouragement of the very evil it claims to operate against.
Swami Vivekananda