The wind is blowing; those vessels whose sails are unfurled catch it, and go forward on their way, but those which have their sails furled do not catch the wind. Is that the fault of the wind? Is it the fault of the merciful Father, whose wind of mercy is blowing without ceasing, day and night, whose mercy knows no decay, is it His fault that some of us are happy and some unhappy? We make our own destiny. His sun shines for the weak as well as for the strong. His wind blows for saint and sinner alike. He is the Lord of all, the Father of all, merciful, and impartial.
Swami VivekanandaWhatever you are doing, put your whole mind on it. If you are shooting, your mind should be only on the target. Then you will never miss. If you are learning your lessons, think only of the lesson. In India boys and girls are taught to do this.
Swami VivekanandaThe highest manifestation of strength is to keep ourselves calm and on our own feet.
Swami VivekanandaIf you can get rid of your attachment to a single thing, you are on the way to liberation.
Swami VivekanandaThrough faithful practice, layer after layer of the mind opens before us, and each reveals new facts to us.
Swami Vivekananda