Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Living wisely allows one to face death without fear.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes the importance of living a life of wisdom and mindfulness. When one has made the most of their life, learning and growing, they become less fearful of death, as they recognize it as a natural part of existence rather than an end to be dreaded.
Themes
DeathWisdomLifeFearMindfulness
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a speech on the importance of living fully.
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