There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting.
Founder of Buddhism
Attributed, often cited in various Buddhist texts and teachings.
c. 5th century BCE
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"When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."
Philosophical"If you truly loved yourself, you could never hurt another."
Humorous"Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned."
Strange & Unusual"However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act on upon them?"
Philosophical"Even as a tree, though cut down, sprouts again if its roots are undamaged and strong, so also, if the roots of craving are not destroyed, suffering ever springs up again and again."
Philosophical