"إطراء الأجيال القادمة لا يساوي أكثر من إطراء المعاصرين، الذي لا يساوي شيئًا."
— Jorge Luis Borges
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Simplified Meaning:
People often try to gain approval or praise from others, whether it is from people alive today or from future generations. However, this praise is not really valuable. For example, seeking compliments from your coworkers can feel good in the moment, but it doesn’t change who you really are or the quality of your work. Similarly, hoping that people in the future will admire you doesn’t add any true worth to your life. What truly matters is your own self-respect and the knowledge that you are doing your best. Instead of trying to please others, focus on being the best version of yourself. This way, you won’t rely on the approval of others to feel good about yourself.
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