We start making every child ambitious, and ambition means you cannot love; ambition is anti-love. Ambition needs fight, ambition needs struggle, ambition needs you to use others as a means.
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Truth is not to be found outside. No teacher, no scripture can give it to you. It is inside you and if you wish to attain it, seek your own company. Be with yourself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Truth is an internal discovery that cannot be taught by others but must be found within oneself.
This quote by Rajneesh emphasizes the idea that true understanding and self-awareness come from within rather than from external sources like teachers or sacred texts. It suggests that individuals must spend time alone, reflecting and seeking their own inner truths, rather than relying on outside influences to define their understanding of reality.
Themes
TruthSelf-DiscoveryInner PeaceSelf-ReflectionWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared at a personal development seminar to inspire attendees to look within themselves.
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