If you are open with someone, he will be open with you. If you want love from someone, give your love to him. If you want kind and sympathetic behavior from someone, be kind and sympathetic to him.
Maharishi Mahesh YogiRead
Problems will disappear as darkness disappears with the onset of light.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Challenges can be overcome just as darkness fades away when the light appears.
This quote emphasizes the power of positivity and enlightenment in resolving issues. Just as light dispels darkness, awareness, understanding, and enlightenment can dissolve problems and challenges in our lives, suggesting that solutions often come through clarity and insight rather than struggle.
Themes
ProblemsLightDarknessEnlightenmentSolutions
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech at a conference about overcoming challenges.
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