Quote By Gautama Buddha

Just As A Candle Cannot Burn Without Fire Men Cannot Live Without A Spiritual Life The Only Real Failure In Life Is Not To Be True To The Best One Knows.

Essential Needs Human Condition Spirituality

Founder of Buddhism

Born: c. 563 BCE or 480 BCE

Died: c. 483 BCE or 400 BCE

Gautama Buddha, born a prince, renounced luxury for enlightenment. His teachings on suffering and spiritual liberation laid Buddhism's foundation, influencing millions worldwide.

Explanation Of The Quote

This quote likens a candle's need for fire to the human need for a spiritual life. Gautama Buddha suggests that embracing spirituality and living in alignment with one's values are essential for a meaningful existence, while failing to do so is the only real failure in life.

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