It is the cheerful mind that is persevering. It is the strong mind that hews its way through a thousand difficulties.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Vivekananda links cheerfulness and strength to perseverance and overcoming difficulties.
- In plain terms
- A cheerful and strong mind keeps going and gets through hard times.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep a cheerful and strong mind to persevere.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does mood affect persistence?
- What builds a strong mind?
Another view
Cheerfulness is not always possible in deep grief.
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