Ten life lessons by Swami Vivekananda

Swami Vivekananda was instrumental in introducing the Indian philosophies of Vedanta to the western world. Best remembered for his inspiring words, he continues to live on in his quotes. On his birth anniversary, here’s listing 10 of his best motivational quotes.

1. You cannot believe in God until you believe in yourself.

– Swami Vivekananda

2. Arise! Awake! and stop not until the goal is reached.

– Swami Vivekananda

3. You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.
– Swami Vivekananda

4. “In a conflict between the heart and the brain, follow your heart.”
– Swami Vivekananda

5. “They alone live, who live for others.”
– Swami Vivekananda

6. “Neither seek nor avoid, take what comes.”
– Swami Vivekananda

7. “Comfort is no test of truth. Truth is often far from being comfortable.”
– Swami Vivekananda

8. “The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.”
– Swami Vivekananda

9. “Ask nothing; want nothing in return. Give what you have to give; it will come back to you, but do not think of that now.”
– Swami Vivekananda

10. “Do one thing at a Time, and while doing it put your whole Soul into it to the exclusion of all else.”
– Swami Vivekananda