Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Master your words. Master your thoughts. Never allow your body to do harm. Follow these three roads with purity And you will find yourself upon the one way, The way of wisdom.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Mastering your thoughts and words leads to a path of wisdom and purity.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes the importance of self-control over one's thoughts and speech. By mastering our words and thoughts, and avoiding actions that cause harm, we cultivate wisdom and lead a more meaningful life aligned with purity and understanding.
Themes
WisdomThoughtsWordsPuritySelf-Control
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development.
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