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They resonate with those seeking solace, inspiration, and a sense of purpose, providing a moment of pause in the hustle and bustle of daily life. Whether one is searching for inner peace, clarity, or a deeper understanding of their place in the world, spiritual quotes offer a beacon of light, illuminating the path toward self-discovery and enlightenment. Through these words, individuals find comfort and motivation, fostering a sense of unity and hope in the shared human experience.",{"quotes":11,"pagination":222},[12,40,63,86,105,119,142,161,184,201],{"id":13,"quote_text":14,"author_id":15,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":18,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":39},2819276,"Developing wisdom in community is to constantly learn and relearn that expedience in the short term - whether for efficiency or profitability - can lead to disasters in the long term in financial, ecological, political, social, and spiritual spheres.",199037,5,false,{"id":15,"author_name":19,"slug":20,"author_name_first_letter":21,"article_count":22,"image_url":23},"Alan Briskin","alan-briskin","A",8,null,{},[26,31,34],{"id":27,"tag":28},5805576,{"id":29,"tag_name":30},614,"political",{"id":32,"tag":33},5805566,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":35,"tag":36},5805574,{"id":37,"tag_name":38},2648,"long","**The Backstory**\n\nAlan Briskin, a renowned organizational consultant and author, likely penned this quote in one of his books or articles during the 1990s, a time when he was deeply concerned with the impact of rapid technological advancements and corporate culture on community and individual well-being. As an expert in organizational development, Briskin was witnessing firsthand how the pursuit of short-term gains and efficiency often led to long-term consequences that were devastating for individuals, organizations, and society as a whole.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath this quote is a profound paradox: our quest for expediency, driven by a desire for efficiency or profitability, can paradoxically lead to disasters in the long term. This is not simply a cautionary tale about sacrificing short-term gains for long-term benefits; rather, it highlights how our very efforts to optimize and streamline can have unforeseen, far-reaching consequences that erode our collective well-being.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this insight today, modern professionals and creatives must cultivate a mindset of \"temporal awareness,\" recognizing that every decision, no matter how minor or efficient in the short term, has the potential to ripple out into the long term with unforeseen consequences. By acknowledging this dynamic, individuals can make more informed choices that balance immediate needs with long-term sustainability, ultimately developing wisdom in community through a deep understanding of interconnectedness.",{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":43,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":44,"source":48,"quote_tag":49,"commentary":23},2819116,"All classes of people under social pressure are permeated with a common experience; they are emotionally welded as others cannot be. 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If each of your breaths is a priceless jewel, Be not like the deceived fools who are joyous because each day their wealth increases while their life grows ever shorter.",39992,{"id":66,"author_name":68,"slug":69,"author_name_first_letter":21,"article_count":70,"image_url":23},"Al-Ghazali","al-ghazali",73,{},[73,78,81],{"id":74,"tag":75},5804084,{"id":76,"tag_name":77},223,"wisdom",{"id":79,"tag":80},5804082,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":82,"tag":83},5804086,{"id":84,"tag_name":85},4160,"islamic",{"id":87,"quote_text":88,"author_id":66,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":89,"source":90,"quote_tag":91,"commentary":23},2818746,"Does money upset the hearts of learned men? 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It is also our greatest opportunity to lift global consciousness to a higher level.",5490,{"id":122,"author_name":124,"slug":125,"author_name_first_letter":21,"article_count":126,"image_url":23},"Al Gore","al-gore",652,{},[129,134,137],{"id":130,"tag":131},5803851,{"id":132,"tag_name":133},1175,"opportunity",{"id":135,"tag":136},5803839,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":138,"tag":139},5803855,{"id":140,"tag_name":141},7203,"issues",{"id":143,"quote_text":144,"author_id":66,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":145,"source":146,"quote_tag":147,"commentary":23},2818671,"Only that which cannot be lost in a shipwreck is yours.",{"id":66,"author_name":68,"slug":69,"author_name_first_letter":21,"article_count":70,"image_url":23},{},[148,153,156],{"id":149,"tag":150},5803818,{"id":151,"tag_name":152},705,"lost",{"id":154,"tag":155},5803811,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":157,"tag":158},5803832,{"id":159,"tag_name":160},36096,"shipwreck",{"id":162,"quote_text":163,"author_id":164,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":165,"source":169,"quote_tag":170,"commentary":23},2818592,"Even offering three hundred bowls of food three times a day does not match the spiritual merit gained in one moment of love.",198985,{"id":164,"author_name":166,"slug":167,"author_name_first_letter":21,"article_count":168,"image_url":23},"Akkineni Nagarjuna","akkineni-nagarjuna",92,{},[171,174,179],{"id":172,"tag":173},5803591,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":175,"tag":176},5803594,{"id":177,"tag_name":178},7026,"buddhist",{"id":180,"tag":181},5803596,{"id":182,"tag_name":183},18327,"offering",{"id":185,"quote_text":186,"author_id":164,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":187,"source":188,"quote_tag":189,"commentary":23},2818538,"The Buddha taught some people the teachings of duality that help them avoid sin and acquire spiritual merit. 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