Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Make an island of yourself, make yourself your refuge; there is no other refuge. Make truth your island, make truth your refuge; there is no other refuge.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-reliance and truth as sources of inner refuge and peace.
In this quote, Gautama Buddha conveys the idea that to find true comfort and safety in life, one must cultivate a strong and independent self. By becoming your own sanctuary and embracing truth as your guiding principle, you create a personal oasis that shields you from external turmoil and distress. The message encourages individuals to look inward for solace rather than relying solely on outside circumstances or people.
Themes
Self-RelianceTruthRefugePeaceWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a personal development seminar to emphasize self-love.
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