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Demonstration versus Result

from an animal is that he has the ability to draw upon
his latent potential without having to be activated by
fear.

Demonstration versus Result

here are two ways of doing things: one is
Tdemonstration-oriented and the other is result-
oriented. A task that has a demonstrative impact very
soon becomes popular. It creates news, gathers crowds
and enjoys great public acclaim.
However, this kind of activity is lacking in substance.
It may generate news, but it ultimately yields no positive
result. People who work along these lines always perform
their tasks in a high-profile manner. And while they do
gain something in terms of personal interest, they fail to
offer anything constructive to the society of which they
are a part.
The second way of working is by engaging oneself in
an activity that has no demonstrative side to it. Those
who do so necessarily work by keeping a low profile
and, of course, seldom acquire fame. Their work may go
unnoticed by people at large and may be left unreported
in history. But, these are the people who are the best of
mankind. They give to others without taking anything

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