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What does it mean?
He values being unknown over fame, arguing that heaven and earth are mental concepts.
In plain terms
Anonymity is better than fame; heaven is just in the mind.
What can you take from it?
Internal peace matters more than public fame.

Where it applies

  • seeking privacy
  • spiritual discussion

Putting it to work

  • privacy advocacy
  • meditation groups
  • self-help writing

Questions to consider

  • What matters more, fame or peace?
  • Is heaven real?

Another view

Fame can provide useful resources.

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