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The Economic Times
The Economic Times
National
Gandharv Walia

Best proverb of the day: 'Heaven has a road, but no one travels it; Hell has...' Life lessons from Chinese proverb on human nature, free will, suffering, corruption, enlightenment, righteousness, unchecked emotions, greed and ignorance

Best proverb of the day brings attention to an old Chinese saying that has remained meaningful across generations. The proverb says, "Heaven has a road, but no one travels it; Hell has no gate but people will dig to get there." It speaks about the choices people make in life. Instead of blaming fate, it points to personal responsibility. It explains why many people ignore the path of honesty and instead choose actions that lead to suffering. The proverb also discusses free will, greed, ignorance, corruption, righteousness and enlightenment. Its lessons continue to apply in modern society.

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