Drive nature out of the door and it will fly in at the window

Fyodor Dostoyevsky
About This Quote

The greatest obstacle in life is the one that prevents us from achieving our aspirations. The same obstacle that many have failed to overcome. This quote from Swami Vivekananda can be interpreted in a number of ways. It could mean that if we focus on our goals and work towards them, we will be successful.

But to truly get the best out of life, we should also put nature first. In other words, we should take into account both success and happiness. Further, to truly get ahead of the game, we should look upon ourselves as being one with nature.

Think about it: If someone did not have a healthy body and a healthy mind, they would not be able to achieve anything in life.

Source: The Brothers Karamazov

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