We start making every child ambitious, and ambition means you cannot love; ambition is anti-love. Ambition needs fight, ambition needs struggle, ambition needs you to use others as a means.
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Seriousness is a sickness; your sense of humor makes you more human, more humble. The sense of humor - according to me - is one of the most essential parts of religiousness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Humor is essential for being human and humble, contrasting with seriousness, which is seen as a negative trait.
In this quote, Rajneesh emphasizes the importance of humor in human life, suggesting that a serious demeanor can lead to a form of emotional illness. By valuing humor, individuals become more relatable and grounded, reflecting a deeper connection to their humanity and spirituality. Rajneesh seems to argue that humor is a vital aspect of one's spiritual journey, helping to bring lightness and perspective to life's challenges.
Themes
HumorSeriousnessHumanityHumilitySpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the importance of mental health, one might say, 'As Rajneesh said, 'Seriousness is a sickness; your sense of humor makes you more human.'
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