Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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There is nothing more dreadful than the habit of doubt. Doubt separates people. It is a poison that disintegrates friendships and breaks up pleasant.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Doubt can ruin relationships and create distance between people.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes the destructive nature of doubt in human connections. Doubt can create barriers, breed mistrust, and ultimately lead to the disintegration of friendships and other positive relationships, highlighting the importance of trust and confidence in maintaining strong bonds with others.
Themes
DoubtRelationshipsFriendshipTrustSeparation
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about building strong relationships, one might use this quote to illustrate the importance of trust.
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