Swami Vivekananda Quotes for Students
On Self-Confidence and Strength
“Arise, awake, and stop not until the goal is reached.”
“You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.”
“All power is within you; you can do anything and everything.”
“The greatest sin is to think yourself weak.”
“Strength is life; weakness is death.”
“Be a hero. Always say, ‘I have no fear.'”
“You are the creator of your own destiny.”
“The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.”
On Education and Knowledge
“Education is the manifestation of perfection already in man.”
“The more we come out and do good to others, the more our hearts will be purified, and God will be in them.”
“Knowledge can only be got in one way, the way of experience.”
“Books are infinite in number and time is short; therefore, reject the useless and read only the important.”
“The end of all education is character building.”
“Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.”
“The goal of mankind is knowledge.”
“All knowledge is within us; we only need to awaken it.”
“The only teacher is your own soul.”
On Spirituality and God
“The greatest religion is to be true to your own nature. Have faith in yourselves.”
“In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart.”
“All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark.”
“The more we grow in love and virtue and holiness, the more we see love and virtue and holiness outside.”
“The calmer we are, the less disturbed our minds, the better we can think.”
“The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.”
“God is within you; you are not different from God.”
“The kingdom of heaven is within us.”
Swami Vivekananda Quotes On Life and Success
“Do not wait for anybody or anything. Do whatever you can, build your hope on none.”
“The whole secret of existence is to have no fear.”
“We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think.”
“The greatest truths are the simplest things in the world, simple as your own existence.”
“Work hard. Be holy and pure, and the fire of spirituality will come.”
“The world is ready to give up its secrets if we only know how to knock, how to give it the necessary blow.”
“Do not lower your goals to the level of your abilities. Instead, raise your abilities to the height of your goals.”
“Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence.”
“The only way to rise is by rising above the mind.”
On Service and Compassion
“Serve the poor, the sick, and the distressed as if you are serving God.”
“They alone live who live for others.”
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
“The more you help others, the more you help yourself.”
“Compassion is the basis of all morality.”
“Feel for the poor, the weak, and the downtrodden.”
“Service to humanity is the highest form of worship.”
On Mind and Thoughts
“We are what our thoughts have made us.”
“The mind is everything. What you think, you become.”
“Conquer yourself, and the whole universe is yours.”
“The calmer we are, the less disturbed our minds, the better we can think.”
“The mind is a bundle of thoughts, and thoughts can be changed.”
“The world is a reflection of your thoughts.”
“Control the mind, and you will control the world.”
“The mind is like a lake, and thoughts are the waves. Calm the waves, and you will see the depths.”
“The mind is the cause of bondage and liberation.”
“Purify your mind, and you will see the truth.”
Swami Vivekananda Quotes On Fearlessness and Courage
“Be fearless. Fear is the greatest enemy of success.”
“Fear is the greatest sin.”
“Do not be afraid of anything. You will do marvelous work.”
“Fear is the cause of all misery.”
“Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid.”
“Fearlessness is the first step to greatness.”
“The brave alone can afford to be sincere.”
“Face the brutes, and they will vanish.”
“Fear is the enemy of growth.”
“The brave man is he who overcomes his fears.”
On Truth and Wisdom
“Truth is of two kinds: one is the truth of the intellect, and the other is the truth of the heart.”
“Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.”
“The truth is always simple.”
“Wisdom is the light of the soul.”
“Truth is not in the books; it is in you.”
“The truth is beyond all scriptures.”
“Truth is the goal of life.”
“Truth is the only religion.”
“Truth is the foundation of all knowledge.”
“Truth is the highest virtue.”
On Love and Unity
“Love is the law of life.”
“All love is expansion, all selfishness is contraction.”
“Love is the only force that can unite the world.”
“Love is the greatest power in the universe.”
“Love is the essence of all religions.”
“Love is the only way to find peace.”
“Love is the highest form of worship.”
“Love is the bridge between you and everything.”
“Love is the only cure for hatred.”
“Love is the light that guides us.”
Swami Vivekananda Quotes On Work and Action
“Work is worship.”
“Do not wait for opportunities; create them.”
“Work hard, and success will come.”
“Work is the secret of success.”
“Work without attachment.”
“Work is the best way to serve God.”
“Work is the only way to achieve greatness.”
“Work is the key to happiness.”
“Work is the foundation of life.”
“Work with dedication, and the universe will reward you.”