Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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The greatest action is not conforming with the worlds ways.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of individuality and not blindly following societal norms.
This quote by Gautama Buddha highlights the significance of authentic living and the courage it takes to go against mainstream beliefs or practices. It encourages individuals to seek their own path and purpose rather than merely conforming to societal expectations, suggesting that true greatness comes from being true to oneself.
Themes
IndividualityNonconformityAuthenticityGreatnessSelf-Discovery
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to inspire students to stay true to their dreams.
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When a wise man is advised of his errors, he will reflect on and improve his conduct. When his misconduct is pointed out, a foolish man will not only disregard the advice but rather repeat the same error.
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The tongue like a sharp knife ... Kills without drawing blood.
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