There are only two mistakes on the way to truth,” the…
““There are only two mistakes on the way to truth,” the Buddha taught. “One is not going far enough and the other is not starting.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The quote warns that truth requires both effort and initiation; stopping short or never starting are both errors.
In simple terms: You must go far enough and begin.
Commit fully and start.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- research
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you holding back from a goal?
- What prevents you from starting?