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 takes hundred of years sitting together in the same boat. It takes thousand of years sharing the same bed with. It calls : the predestined affinity.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True connections in life require time and shared experiences to develop.
Gautama Buddha emphasizes the importance of time and shared experiences in building deep relationships. The quote suggests that enduring bonds, such as those formed in close companionships or familial ties, result from vast amounts of time spent together, suggesting that love and understanding are fostered through patience and continuity in shared life experiences.
Themes
RelationshipsAffinityTimeShared ExperiencesConnection
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding speech where you're celebrating the long journey a couple has taken together.
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