Everything can be sacrificed for truth, but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.
Swami VivekanandaRead
Let us calmly and in a manly fashion go to work, instead of dissipating our energy in unnecessary frettings and fumings. I, for one, thoroughly believe that no power in the universe can withhold from anyone anything he really deserves. The past was great no doubt, but I sincerely believe that the future will be more glorious still.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on productive work instead of worrying, and believe in a brighter future.
This quote emphasizes the importance of channeling our energy into constructive efforts rather than wasting it on anxiety and frustration. Swami Vivekananda encourages a positive mindset, asserting that everyone is deserving of their true potential and that the future holds even greater possibilities than the past.
Themes
MotivationFutureWorkBeliefEnergy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can inspire team members during a meeting about overcoming challenges.
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