"An entire sea of water can't sink a ship unless that water...
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11 June, 2025

"An entire sea of water can't sink a ship unless that water gets inside the ship.

Similarly, all the negative thinking or negative things of the world can't pull you down unless you yourself give them a place in your heart and mind."

This quote teaches us through a beautiful analogy that external negative circumstances, words, or people can only harm us when we allow them to come inside us. Just as a ship floats on water and remains safe until water gets inside it, in the same way, a human being remains strong as long as they do not let negative thoughts enter their heart and mind.

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