1: Be like your ancestors or be different, it doesn't matter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Whether one imitates ancestors or diverges from them has no inherent value difference.
- In plain terms
- It does not matter if you follow your ancestors or do something new.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not feel pressured to either follow tradition or reject it completely.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you need a reason to follow tradition?
- Does one path matter more?
Another view
It downplays the emotional weight of honoring or rejecting heritage.
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