Do not live with a vocation that is harmful to humans and nature. Do not invest in companies that deprive others of their chance to live. Select a vocation that helps realise your ideal of compassion.
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Doubt in my tradition is something that is very helpful. Because of doubt, you can thirst more and you will get a higher kind of proof.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Doubt encourages growth and deeper understanding by prompting questions and exploration.
This quote emphasizes the value of doubt within oneβs beliefs and traditions. By embracing uncertainty, individuals can cultivate a thirst for knowledge and seek out deeper truths, ultimately leading to a more profound understanding and proof of their beliefs. The process of questioning and exploring doubts is seen as a path to enlightenment and personal growth.
Themes
DoubtTraditionGrowthKnowledgeUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a seminar on personal development, one might quote this to encourage attendees to embrace their doubts as a step toward growth.
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