We only get what we deserve. It is a lie when we say, the world is bad and we are good, it can never be so. It is a terrible lie we tell ourselves. This is the first lesson to learn: be determined not to curse anything outside, not to lay the blame upon anyone outside: but be a man, stand up, lay the blame on yourself. You will find that is always true. Get hold of yourself...We are to take care of ourselves. That much we can do, and give up attending to others, for a time. Let us perfect the means, the end will take care of itself. For the world can be good and pure, only if our lives are good and pure. It is an effect, and we are the means, let us purify ourselves. Let us make ourselves perfect.
Swami Vivekananda
