400. In today’s mad race for progress, man seems to be left with no time for himself. He doesn’t seem to know exactly what he is losing until it is too late and nothing remains to be done. What then should be of utmost priority to him? To pause after every little while to see just where he is heading. One should always stop to think if there is something one is standing to lose in any bargain. One should keep reminding oneself of the differences between selfishness and what one ought to do. Selfishness is how one would feel temporarily, while the path that we ought to take is the one that ensures the ultimate welfare of everybody. For instance, how does an average student feel when asked to study? Selfishness prompts him to run away from his prime duty – studying – and seek comfort or other diversions that makes him feel good. Temporarily. But the ultimate result would obviously be harmful not just for the student but for all concerned. So, selfishness is aimed at temporary feeling of well-being at the cost of ultimate welfare of not just the one who is selfish but also of all those attached to him. Contrary to this, if one takes the path one ought to take, then, maybe, one has to endure certain things and even make sacrifices. But the ultimate result would be good.

- Sujit Mukerji

399. To meet, to know,

And then to part –

Is the saddest fate

Of human heart …

398. A tree falls the way it leans.

- Walloon

397. Life is like the moon: now full, now dark.

396. I don’t think anyone should see them (children) as pitiable subjects … People often relate childish behaviour to stupidity or foolishness. This mindset needs to change. I want to level the playing field where I can learn from the children … (e.g.) transparency. They are innocent, straightforward, and have no biases. I relate children to simplicity …

- Kailash Satyarthi, Nobel laureate (Ref: #343, #334)

395. Depend on your walking stick; not on other people.

394. Be careful what you ask for; you may get it.

393. A horse may run quickly but it cannot escape its tail.

392. A guilty conscience needs no accuser.

391. Exaggeration is truth that has lost its temper.

-Kahlil Gibran