Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Through effort you will cross any raging flood, through energy you will pass any sorrow.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Hard work and determination can help you overcome obstacles and emotional pain.
This quote highlights the importance of effort and energy in facing life's challenges. Gautama Buddha emphasizes that with persistent effort, one can navigate through difficult circumstances, much like crossing a tumultuous river, and that by channeling energy, one can deal with sorrow effectively. It is a reflection on resilience and the human capacity to overcome adversity.
Themes
EffortEnergyOvercomingChallengesResilienceSorrow
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to inspire students striving for their goals.
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