When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.
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The only real failure in life is not to be true to the best one knows.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True failure occurs when one fails to live authentically according to their values and knowledge.
This quote by Buddha emphasizes the importance of authenticity and integrity in our lives. It suggests that the most significant failure one can experience is not in making mistakes or facing challenges, but rather in not being true to oneself and failing to act in accordance with one's deepest understanding and values.
Themes
AuthenticityFailureIntegritySelf-KnowledgeTruth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing one's dreams.
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