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What does it mean?
The duty is to seek truth not necessarily to find it.
In plain terms
Search for truth but do not demand results.
What can you take from it?
Value the search for truth over finding it.

Where it applies

  • intellectual pursuit
  • personal growth
  • philosophical study

Putting it to work

  • intellectual honesty
  • valuing inquiry
  • personal growth

Questions to consider

  • Is the search more important than the result?
  • What is the goal of inquiry?

Another view

It may discourage people from seeking definite answers.

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