That which is nearest is least observed. The Atman is the nearest of the near, therefore the careless and the unsteady mind gets no clue to it. But the person who is alert, calm, self-restrained, and discriminating ignores the external world and, diving more and more into the inner world, realizes the glory of the Atman and becomes great.
Swami VivekanandaMarriage or non-marriage, good or evil, learning or ignorance, any of these is justified, if it leads to the goal.
Swami VivekanandaAre great things ever done smoothly? Time, patience, and indomitable will must show.
Swami VivekanandaThe very idea of an infinite in place would be a contradiction in terms, as a place must begin and continue in time.
Swami VivekanandaBe not afraid of anything. You will do marvelous work. The moment you fear, you are nobody. Be a hero. Always say, 'I have no fear'. Tell this to everybody-'Have no fear'.
Swami Vivekananda