This world is not for cowards. Do not try to fly. Look not…
“This world is not for cowards. Do not try to fly. Look not for success or failure. Join yourself to the perfectly unselfish will and work on. Know that the mind which is born to succeed joins itself to a determined will and perseveres. You have the right to work, but do not become so degenerate as to look for results. Work incessantly, but see something behind the work. Even good deeds can find a man in great bondage. Therefore be not bound by good deeds or by desire for name and fame. Those who know this secret pass beyond this round of birth and death and become immortal.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He urges courage, relentless effort, and selfless will, warning against seeking fame or results, suggesting true work leads to spiritual transcendence.
In simple terms: Work hard without craving fame, let selfless will guide you.
Key Takeaway
Serve selflessly, focus on purpose.
Themes
courage
selfless work
spiritual growth
determinism
Mood
inspirational
serene
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- volunteer projects
- creative pursuits
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
Vedanta
philosophy
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What motivates your work beyond recognition?
- How can you measure progress without external rewards?
A Different Perspective
Obsessing over outcomes can cause burnout.