“The fire that warms us can also consume us; it is not the fault of the fire.”
SWAMI VIVEKANANDA
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A collection of quotes from Swami Vivekananda, a Hindu monk and philosopher who popularized Vedanta in the West. The quotes cover topics such as fearlessness, self-reliance, knowledge, and service.
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