Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Your days pass like rainbows, like a flash of lightning, like a star at dawn. Your life is short. How can you quarrel?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Life is fleeting and precious, so it's important to avoid conflicts.
This quote by Gautama Buddha highlights the ephemeral nature of life, comparing it to fleeting phenomena like rainbows and lightning. It serves as a reminder that our time is limited, and thus, engaging in quarrels and disputes is counterproductive when we should cherish our lives and the moments we have.
Themes
LifeFleetingQuarrelPeaceMoments
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about the importance of peace and reconciliation.
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