Desire, ignorance, and inequality—this is the trinity of bondage. Swami Vivekananda
We must have friendship for all; we must be merciful toward those that are in misery; when people are happy, we ought to be happy; and to the wicked we must be indifferent. These attitudes will make the mind peaceful. Swami Vivekananda
Every action that helps us manifest our divine nature more and more is good; every action that retards it is evil. Swami Vivekananda
We reap what we sow. We are the makers of our own fate. None else has the blame, none has the praise. Swami Vivekananda
Are great things ever done smoothly? Time, patience, and indomitable will must show. Swami Vivekananda
Great work requires great and persistent effort for a long time. … Character has to be established through a thousand stumbles. Swami Vivekananda
