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The mind always hankers for more and more. If you have money, it hankers for more money; if you have prestige, it hankers for more prestige; if you have knowledge, it hankers for more knowledge. Mind lives in the 'more.'
Interpretation
What this quote means
The mind's nature is to continually seek more, whether it's money, prestige, or knowledge.
This quote by Rajneesh highlights the insatiable nature of the human mind, which constantly yearns for greater possessions, status, and understanding. Despite achieving one desire, the mind's focus shifts to seeking even more, emphasizing a perpetual state of desire that can lead to dissatisfaction.
Themes
DesireMindMorePrestigeKnowledgeMoney
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about the nature of ambition in a business meeting.
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