Live before you die, so that death is also a lively celebration.
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Ignorance has no beginning, but it has an end. There is a beginning but no end to knowledge.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Ignorance is infinite until one chooses to seek knowledge, which is a continuous journey.
This quote by B.K.S. Iyengar emphasizes that ignorance itself is limitless and can continue indefinitely, as there is no fixed point where it begins. In contrast, the pursuit of knowledge is presented as a lifelong journey that is unending, as there is always more to learn and discover. The essence of the quote highlights the importance of valuing knowledge over remaining in a state of ignorance.
Themes
IgnoranceKnowledgeWisdomLearningEducation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about lifelong learning, one might say, 'As B.K.S. Iyengar wisely noted, ignorance has no beginning but knowledge has no end.'
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