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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Let not a single day pass without your learning a verse, half a verse, or a fourth of it, or even one letter of it; nor without attending to charity, study and other pious activity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Always strive to learn something new each day and engage in charitable actions.
This quote by Chanakya emphasizes the importance of daily learning and doing good deeds. It encourages individuals to dedicate time each day to study and contribute positively to society, whether through charity or other virtuous activities, regardless of how small the effort may be.
Themes
LearningCharityEducationStudySelf-Improvement
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop about personal growth, you could quote this to inspire participants to strive for daily learning.
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