We start making every child ambitious, and ambition means you cannot love; ambition is anti-love. Ambition needs fight, ambition needs struggle, ambition needs you to use others as a means.
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The dance of the flower in the wind, in the sun, in the rain, cannot be understood by the head; the heart has to be open for it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True understanding comes from an open heart rather than intellectual reasoning.
This quote by Rajneesh emphasizes the importance of emotional connection and open-heartedness in perceiving the beauty and complexities of life, symbolized by the dance of a flower in nature. It suggests that while our intellect may seek to understand through logic and analysis, some experiences, particularly those tied to beauty and emotion, require a more profound, heartfelt engagement that transcends mere mental comprehension.
Themes
UnderstandingHeartNatureEmotionIntellect
In practice
Example use cases
A speaker at a nature conservation event might use this quote to highlight the importance of emotional connection to the environment.
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