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.
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The whole purpose of life is to gain enlightenment. _x000D_ Nothing else is significant compared to that completely natural, exalted state of consciousness. _x000D_ So always strive for that. _x000D_ Set your life around that goal. _x000D_ Don't get caught up in small things, and then it will be yours.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of life is to achieve a higher state of awareness and understanding.
This quote emphasizes the importance of enlightenment as the ultimate goal of life, suggesting that other pursuits and distractions are insignificant in comparison. It encourages individuals to focus their efforts and set their lives around striving for this elevated state of consciousness rather than getting lost in mundane matters.
Themes
EnlightenmentPurposeConsciousnessLifeWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about personal growth.
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