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Buddha

Just as a candle cannot burn without fire, men cannot live without a spiritual life.

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A candle needs fire to produce light, so people need a spiritual aspect to truly live and find meaning. Without this inner connection or belief, life lacks the essential energy that sustains and guides us.

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