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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Those base men who speak of the secret faults of others destroy themselves like serpents that stray onto anthills.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Speaking ill of others reveals one's own weaknesses.
This quote by Chanakya emphasizes the idea that individuals who gossip or speak maliciously about the hidden flaws of others ultimately harm themselves. Like serpents that inadvertently destroy anthills, such people create chaos and damage their own character in the process, suggesting the importance of self-reflection and integrity.
Themes
GossipIntegrityCharacterSelf-DestructionMoral
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about the importance of integrity in leadership.
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