Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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The wise have mastered body, word, and mind. They are the true masters.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of self-mastery in body, speech, and thought as the path to true mastery.
This quote by Gautama Buddha suggests that true wisdom and mastery in life come from the ability to control and harmonize one's physical actions, spoken words, and mental thoughts. It implies that those who have achieved this level of self-regulation are considered the true masters of themselves and their circumstances, leading to a deeper understanding and fulfillment in life.
Themes
WisdomMasterySelf-ControlBodySpeechMind
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development, one might use this quote to encourage the audience to focus on self-mastery.
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