Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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As a flower that is lovely and beautiful, but is scentless, even so fruitless is the well-spoken word of one who practices it not.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Words without actions are empty and lack true value.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes the importance of aligning our words with our actions. Just as a beautiful flower that lacks scent fails to fulfill its potential, well-spoken words that are not backed by genuine practice and behavior are ultimately fruitless and devoid of real meaning.
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WordsActionsTruthPracticeValue
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote in a speech about integrity can highlight the importance of living your values.
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