Everything can be sacrificed for truth, but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.
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To cowards what advice shall I offer? - nothing whatsoever have I to say.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that there is no valuable advice to give to those who are afraid to take action.
Swami Vivekananda emphasizes the futility of offering guidance to individuals who lack the courage to act on their convictions. Instead of providing advice that may go unheeded, he implies that action, bravery, and a willingness to confront challenges are essential for personal growth and progress.
Themes
CourageFearActionAdviceBravery
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about facing challenges, one might say, 'To cowards what advice shall I offer? - nothing whatsoever have I to say.'
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