40. American women befriended me, gave me shelter and food, took me to their homes and treated me as their own son, their own brother.12 May 1894Swami Vivekananda
47. Each work has to pass through these stages—ridicule, opposition, and then acceptance.9 Jul 1895Swami Vivekananda
83. I want a couple of tiger skins, if I can, to be sent to the Math as present to two European friends9 Jun 1898Swami Vivekananda
84. I have no shame to beg of one person in the world and that is yourself.17 Sept 1898Swami Vivekananda
85. For the last ten years or so I have not seen the Pujā of Shri Durgā in Bengal which is the great affair there.16 Oct 1898Swami Vivekananda
86. Do not lose heart if anything befalls, the “Mother” is your protection.26 Oct 1898Swami Vivekananda
87. There is only one element in life which is worth having at any cost, and it is love.6 Nov 1898Swami Vivekananda
91. May you be protected from all dangers and may all blessings ever attend you!14 Jun 1899Swami Vivekananda
