Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.
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Learning is like a cow of desire. It, like her, yields in all seasons. Like a mother, it feeds you on your journey. Therefore learning is a hidden treasure.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Learning is an everlasting source of nourishment and growth, akin to a mother's care and a cow's consistent yield.
This quote by Chanakya emphasizes the importance of learning as a vital and continuous source of nourishment, similar to a cow that provides milk regardless of the season. It portrays learning as a motherly figure that supports and sustains an individual's journey through life, highlighting its nature as a valuable and often overlooked treasure that contributes to personal and intellectual growth.
Themes
LearningKnowledgeGrowthEducationTreasureJourney
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational talk on education, one could use this quote to inspire students to value continuous learning.
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