Swami Vivekananda’s words ignite a fire within, propelling individuals towards greatness. He emphasized the power of thought, asserting, “We are what our thoughts have made us.” Success, according to him, was not merely material gain but spiritual growth. Vivekananda encouraged unwavering determination, stating, “Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life.” His philosophy revolved around service to humanity, believing that true fulfillment lies in uplifting others. Through his inspiring words, he continues to motivate countless individuals to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to society.
Swami Vivekananda Quotes On Success
1. “Take up one idea. Make that one idea your life – think of it, dream of it, live on that idea. Let the brain, muscles, nerves, every part of your body be full of that idea, and just leave every other idea alone. This is the way to success.”
2. “Arise, awake, and stop not till the goal is reached.”
3. “All power is within you; you can do anything and everything. Believe in that; do not believe that you are weak; do not believe that you are half-crazy lunatics, as most of us do nowadays.”
4. “The history of the world is the history of a few men who had faith in themselves. That faith calls out the Divinity within.”
5. “You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.”
6. “Stand up, be bold, be strong. Take the whole responsibility on your own shoulders, and know that you are the creator of your own destiny.”
7. “The greatest sin is to think yourself weak.”
8. “Take risks in your life. If you win, you can lead! If you lose, you can guide!”
9. “We are what our thoughts have made us; so take care about what you think. Words are secondary. Thoughts live; they travel far.”
10. “The world is the great gymnasium where we come to make ourselves strong.”
11. “Truth can be stated in a thousand different ways, yet each one can be true.”
12. “Anything that makes you weak physically, intellectually, and spiritually, reject it as poison.”
13. “In a day, when you don’t come across any problems – you can be sure that you are traveling on the wrong path.”
14. “All the powers in the universe are already ours. It is we who have put our hands before our eyes and cry that it is dark.”
15. “The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.”
16. “Learn everything that is good from others, but bring it in, and in your own way absorb it; do not become others.”
17. “Do not wait for anybody or anything. Do whatever you can. Build your hope on none.”
18. “Talk to yourself once in a day, otherwise you may miss meeting an excellent person in this world.”
19. “Be a hero. Always say, ‘I have no fear.’”
20. “Comfort is no test of truth. Truth is often far from being comfortable.”