Yoga philosophy teaches that real man is not his body, but that the immortal I, of which each human being is conscious to some degree according to his mental evolution, is not the body but merely occupies and uses the body as an instrument.
Interpretation
The essence of a person is their consciousness, not their physical form.
This quote suggests that human identity transcends the physical body. It posits that the true self, the immortal 'I', is conscious and is part of a deeper mental evolution, and that the body is merely a temporary vessel or instrument for expressing that consciousness.
In practice
In a lecture about the nature of self, one could mention this quote to illustrate the distinction between the mind and body.
It is my fundamental conviction that compassion - the natural capacity of the human heart to feel concern for and connection with another human being - constitutes a basic aspect of our nature shared by all human beings, as well as being the foundation of our happiness. All ethical teachings, whether religious or nonreligious, aim to nurture this innate and precious quality, to develop it and to perfect it.
While photographs may not lie, liars may photograph.
Big? Sure. But, he can't catch mice! So for your big tree. No use? Then plant it in the wasteland - in emptiness. Walk idly around it and rest under it's shadow. No axe or saw prepares its end. No one will ever cut it down. Useless? You should worry!.
I mean it as a compliment when I say that you could almost define a philosopher as someone who won't take common sense for an answer.
There's not the least thing can be said or done, but people will talk and find fault.
Democracy is when the indigent, and not the men of property, are the rulers.
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