Once you start a working on something, don't be afraid of failure and don't abandon it. People who work sincerely are the happiest.
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There is poison in the fang of the serpent, in the mouth of the fly and in the sting of a scorpion; but the wicked man is saturated with it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The wickedness of a person can be more toxic than the natural venom of creatures.
This quote by Chanakya emphasizes that while many creatures possess venom capable of causing harm, the true poison lies within the hearts and deeds of wicked individuals. It highlights the idea that moral corruption and malevolence can be far more damaging than any physical threat posed by the animal kingdom.
Themes
WickednessVenomToxicMoralityHarm
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on the nature of evil in society.
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