Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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An ignorant man ages like an ox. His flesh may increase, but not his understanding.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Without learning and understanding, physical growth does not lead to true wisdom.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes that simply aging or gaining physical strength is not equivalent to gaining wisdom. It suggests that knowledge and understanding are vital for true growth and development, highlighting the importance of intellectual and spiritual progress over mere physical existence.
Themes
WisdomKnowledgeIgnoranceGrowthUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion on the importance of education, this quote can be used to emphasize the need for knowledge beyond physicality.
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