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Infinite striving to be the best is man's duty; it is its own reward. Everything else is in God's hands.
Mahatma Gandhi
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Continuous effort to improve oneself is both a duty and a valuable reward in itself.

This quote by Mahatma Gandhi emphasizes the importance of striving for excellence and personal improvement as an inherent responsibility of being human. It suggests that the pursuit of being the best version of oneself is rewarding in itself, while the outcomes beyond our control are left to a higher power.

Themes

StrivingDutyRewardImprovementFaith

In practice

Example use cases

During a seminar on personal development, this quote can serve as a reminder of the importance of commitment to self-improvement.

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