Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Remember, the greatest gift to give people your enlightenment, to share it. It has to be the greatest.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Enlightenment is a valuable gift that should be shared with others.
In this quote, Gautama Buddha emphasizes the importance of sharing wisdom and enlightenment with others. He suggests that the ability to impart knowledge and understanding is not only a generous act but also the highest form of giving, enriching both the giver and the receiver.
Themes
EnlightenmentShareWisdomGiftKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
During a workshop, one might say this quote to encourage participants to share insights with each other.
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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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