About the book inspiring thoughts is a book that is a collection of quotations from swami vivekananda. Quotes from various phases of his life are taken and assembled in this book. Swami vivekananda was an indian hindu monk. He had a wide knowledge in indian philosophies of vedanta and yoga. He was an important figure in introducing indian philosophies to the western world. The book has a collection of quotations from his various speeches he had given around the world. Swami vivekananda was a major force in the revival of hinduism in india. He was influenced by his guru, ramakrishna,