Everything can be sacrificed for truth, but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.
Swami VivekanandaRead
We shall progress inch by inch.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Progress is achieved gradually through consistent efforts.
Swami Vivekanandaβs quote emphasizes the importance of taking small, steady steps towards achieving goals. Rather than expecting immediate results, it highlights the value of persistence and the incremental nature of progress in any endeavor.
Themes
ProgressEffortPersistenceSuccessIncremental
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development.
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