Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Rising early and scorning laziness, remaining calm in time of strife, faultless in conduct and clever in actions. One like this will be praised.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the virtues of diligence, composure, integrity, and intelligence, suggesting that those who embody these qualities will earn respect and admiration.
This quote by Gautama Buddha outlines the characteristics of an admirable person. It stresses the importance of rising early and avoiding laziness, indicating that discipline and mindfulness are key to personal success. Furthermore, it suggests that maintaining calm in difficult situations, acting with integrity, and displaying cleverness in oneβs actions are traits that will lead others to praise and honor an individual. Ultimately, the quote is a reminder that the approach to life, in both good and bad times, reflects oneβs character and can influence how one is perceived by others.
Themes
DisciplineDiligenceCalmnessIntegrityIntelligenceCharacter
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development.
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