Everything can be sacrificed for truth, but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.
Swami VivekanandaRead
In one word, this ideal is that you are divine.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the inherent divinity within each person.
Swami Vivekananda's quote asserts that the true nature of humanity is divine, suggesting that every individual possesses an inner greatness and potential that should be recognized and embraced. This idea encourages people to look beyond external circumstances and limitations, affirming that the essence of who we are is of a higher, spiritual nature.
Themes
DivinityPotentialSelf-DiscoverySpiritualityGreatness
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to inspire young people to believe in their inner strength.
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Salvation means knowing the truth. We do not become anything; we are what we are. Salvation [comes] by faith and not by work. It is a question of knowledge! You must know what you are, and it is done. The dream vanishes. This you [and others] are dreaming here. When they die, they go to [the] heaven [of their dream]. They live in that dream, and [when it ends], they take a nice body [here], and they are good people.
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