Everything can be sacrificed for truth, but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.
Swami VivekanandaRead
If you intend to study the mind, you must have systematic training; you must practice to bring the mind under your control.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Studying the mind requires structured training and practice for effective control.
This quote by Swami Vivekananda emphasizes the importance of a disciplined approach when it comes to understanding and mastering one's own mind. It suggests that merely having an interest in psychology or mindfulness is not enough; instead, one needs to engage in systematic training and practice to truly gain control over their thoughts and emotions.
Themes
MindTrainingControlPracticeUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of mental discipline in personal development.
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