Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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It came to me that I should teach this truth for it is real happiness and joy. The cessation of suffering is possible.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True happiness lies in ending suffering, which is achievable.
In this quote, Gautama Buddha emphasizes the importance of teaching the truth about happiness and joy as a means to alleviate suffering. He asserts that attaining a state free from suffering is not only a profound possibility but also a fundamental truth that can lead individuals to genuine contentment and fulfillment in life.
Themes
HappinessSufferingTruthJoyWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
An inspirational speech about overcoming personal hardships.
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