All happiness comes from awareness. The more we are conscious the deeper the joy. Acceptance of pain, non-resistance, courage and endurance - these open deep and perennial sources of real happiness, true bliss.
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When you desire the common good, the whole world desires with you. Make humanity's desire your own and work for it. There you cannot fail.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focusing on the collective well-being aligns your efforts with the desires of others, leading to success.
This quote emphasizes the importance of altruism and the interconnectedness of humanity. By aiming for the common good and aligning one's own desires with those of others, individuals create a sense of unity that can facilitate collective success and fulfillment, ultimately making it impossible to fail in such noble pursuits.
Themes
Common GoodHumanityDesireUnitySuccess
In practice
Example use cases
In a community meeting advocating for environmental sustainability.
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