Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Apply yourself to solitude. One who is given to solitude knows things as they really are.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Solitude allows for deep understanding and self-awareness.
In this quote by Gautama Buddha, the emphasis is on the importance of solitude for gaining true insights into the nature of reality. Being alone provides an opportunity for reflection and introspection, which leads to a clearer understanding of oneself and the world around us.
Themes
SolitudeSelf-AwarenessUnderstandingReflectionInsight
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a meditation retreat to highlight the benefits of solitude.
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