Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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We must be diligent today. To wait until tomorrow is too late. Death comes unexpectedly. How can we bargain with it?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Acting with urgency is crucial, as tomorrow may be too late to make meaningful changes.
This quote by Gautama Buddha underscores the importance of taking action in the present moment rather than postponing decisions and efforts to the future. It conveys a sense of urgency about life and the unpredictable nature of death, suggesting that we should not delay our goals or aspirations, as we never know what tomorrow may bring.
Themes
DiligenceUrgencyPresentLifeDeathAction
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to inspire students to seize the day.
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