Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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In his ignorance of the whole truth, each person maintains his own arrogant point of view.
Interpretation
What this quote means
People often hold on to their own limited perspectives, mistaking them for the complete truth.
This quote by Gautama Buddha highlights the tendency of individuals to adhere to their own limited and subjective viewpoints, which can stem from a lack of understanding of broader truths. It suggests that ignorance can foster arrogance, as people may confidently assert their opinions without recognizing the complexity of reality or the validity of alternative perspectives.
Themes
TruthPerspectiveIgnoranceArroganceViewpoint
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting, to encourage open-mindedness, you might say, 'Remember, in his ignorance of the whole truth, each person maintains his own arrogant point of view.'
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