Influence on renown Americans
''Swami Vivekananda's personality and intellect had a tremendous sway over prominent Americans of his time. His presentation of ancient Vedantic knowledge in modern scientific terms immensely appealed to many Western thinkers. A few people influenced by him include William James who has been hailed as the 'Father of American Psychology', famous scientist Nikola Tesla and literary stalwarts such as Aldous Huxley and J. D. Salinger. They also helped disseminate Vedantic thought into their streams of knowledge.
"He is the most brilliant wise man. It is doubtful another man has ever risen above this selfless, spiritual meditation.” - Leo Tolstoy
"I cannot touch these sayings of his...without receiving a thrill through my body like an electric shock. And what shock, what transport, must have been produced when, in burning words, they issued from the lips of the hero!" Nobel Laureate Romain Rolland .'
"He is the most brilliant wise man. It is doubtful another man has ever risen above this selfless, spiritual meditation.” - Leo Tolstoy
"I cannot touch these sayings of his...without receiving a thrill through my body like an electric shock. And what shock, what transport, must have been produced when, in burning words, they issued from the lips of the hero!" Nobel Laureate Romain Rolland .'