There were many terrible things in my life and most of them never happened.
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If you want to obtain the secrets of such wonderful techniques, drill yourself, harden yourself, undergo severe training, abandoned body and mind; follow this course for years and you will naturally reach the profoundest levels. To know if water is hot or cold you must taste it yourself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Mastery requires dedication and personal experience.
This quote emphasizes the importance of personal effort and rigorous training in mastering complex skills or knowledge. It suggests that true understanding and proficiency come from firsthand experience and a deep commitment to the journey of learning and self-improvement.
Themes
MasteryDedicationTrainingExperienceLearning
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about achieving personal goals.
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