Everything can be sacrificed for truth, but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.
Swami VivekanandaRead
Though an atom is invisible, unthinkable, yet in it are the whole power and potency of the universe.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Even the smallest and seemingly insignificant things hold immense power and potential.
Swami Vivekananda's quote expresses the idea that although atoms are invisible and beyond our usual perception, they possess the fundamental energy and capabilities that constitute the entire universe. This highlights the profound connection between the micro and macro worlds, reminding us that great power can exist in the smallest forms.
Themes
AtomPowerUniverseInvisiblePotential
In practice
Example use cases
In a scientific presentation about atomic energy, one might quote Vivekananda to emphasize the significance of atomic power.
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