Truth has been relegated to subjectivity; beauty has been subjugated to the beholder; and as millions are idiotized night after night, a global commune has been constructed with the arts enjoying a totalitarian rule.
Ravi ZachariasRead
You cannot really have the world and hold on to it. It is all too temporary and the more you try to hold on to it, the more it actually holds you. By contrast, the more you hold on to the true and the good, the more you are free to really live.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True freedom comes from letting go of temporary possessions and focusing on what is good and true.
This quote suggests that the quest for material possessions and worldly achievements often leads to a sense of being trapped, as these things are temporary and ultimately out of our control. In contrast, by valuing and holding on to what is genuinely good and true, individuals can find a deeper sense of freedom and fulfillment in their lives.
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In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of mindfulness and living in the moment, I would use this quote.
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