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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Discussion

Discussion is necessary—if you understand the fundamental attitude or fundamental practice of selflessness, discussion is very useful. But usually because you are caught by some idea, some way to solve a problem, you cannot solve the problem. Because no way can be perfect. It will create some other problem, whatever you do.

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