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What does it mean?
To end suffering, one must educate themselves. Asking questions is a sign of intelligence, not weakness.
In plain terms
Study hard and ask questions to solve problems.
What can you take from it?
Education and curiosity are essential for progress.

Where it applies

  • classrooms
  • self-improvement
  • activism

Putting it to work

  • study regularly
  • ask questions
  • challenge assumptions

Questions to consider

  • Why do people stop learning?
  • How does education stop suffering?

Another view

Overlooks systemic barriers that prevent access to education.

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