Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Fashion your life as a garland of beautiful deeds.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Live your life by doing good deeds, creating beauty and harmony in the world.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes the importance of actions and their impact on life. Just as a garland is crafted from beautiful flowers, our lives can be shaped and defined by our positive deeds, which contribute to our own well-being and that of others. It encourages the idea that each good action adds to the beauty of our existence and the world around us.
Themes
DeedsLifeBeautyPositivePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire actions that contribute to the community.
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