Swami Vivekananda

it was blows that brought out their inner fire more than praise

wills powerful enough to overturn worlds,

No one can get anything unless he earns it

We are responsible for what we are; and whatever we wish ourselves to be, we have the power to make ourselves.

all work is simply to bring out the power of the mind which is already there

all work is simply to bring out the power of the mind which is already there, to wake up the soul.

Unselfishness is more paying, only people have not the patience to practice it

self-restraint is a manifestation of greater power than all outgoing action

self-control will tend to produce a mighty will

a man must be active in order to pass through activity to perfect calmness.