Gautama BuddhaThose who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living.
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Those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living. The truth is a powerful tool, but it can only be used properly when one is dedicated to pursuing it. This quote is a reminder that those who have failed to work toward the truth have missed the purpose of living.
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