The greatest human ideal is the great cause of bringing together the thoughts of Europe and Asia; the great soul of India will topple our world.
Romain RollandRead
One makes mistakes; that is life. But it is never a mistake to have loved.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Making mistakes is a natural part of life, but loving others is always worthwhile.
This quote by Romain Rolland emphasizes that while errors and missteps are inherent to the human experience, the act of loving is something that holds intrinsic value and should never be considered a mistake. It serves as a reminder to cherish relationships and the connections we build with others, as love is a powerful and positive force in our lives.
Themes
MistakesLoveLifeRelationshipsValue
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth, I might use this quote to illustrate the importance of love despite our failures.
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The true Vedantic spirit does not start out with a system of preconceived ideas. It possesses absolute liberty and unrivalled courage among religions with regard to the facts to be observed and the diverse hypotheses it has laid down for their coordination. Never having been hampered by a priestly order, each man has been entirely free to search wherever he pleased for the spiritual explanation of the spectacle of the universe.
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