Everything can be sacrificed for truth, but truth cannot be sacrificed for anything.
Swami VivekanandaRead
When once you consider an action, do not let anything dissuade you. Consult your heart, not others, and then follow its dictates.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Trust yourself and your intuition over the opinions of others when making decisions.
This quote by Swami Vivekananda emphasizes the importance of self-trust and inner conviction when contemplating any action. It advises individuals to reflect deeply on their true desires and instincts rather than being swayed by external influences or opinions, highlighting the power of personal intuition in guiding one's choices.
Themes
IntuitionSelf-TrustDecision-MakingHeartWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire self-confidence among students.
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