We start making every child ambitious, and ambition means you cannot love; ambition is anti-love. Ambition needs fight, ambition needs struggle, ambition needs you to use others as a means.
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The desire for total happiness and for ultimate freedom lies dormant in everyone. It is in the form of a seed. It is like a seed that contains a tree within it. In the same way, the fulfillment of man's ultimate desire is hidden in his very nature. In its perfectly developed state, it is our nature to be happy, to be free. Our real nature is the only thing that is true, and only perfecting it can bring complete satisfaction.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes that true happiness and freedom are inherent in everyone, like a seed that can grow into a tree.
Rajneesh's quote suggests that within every individual lies an innate potential for complete happiness and freedom. This potential is compared to a seed that holds the promise of a fully developed tree, indicating that realizing one’s true nature is the key to achieving ultimate satisfaction. The underlying message is that fulfillment comes from understanding and nurturing our inner selves, which is an essential part of our existence.
Themes
HappinessFreedomNatureSelfPotential
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth, you might say this quote to inspire individuals to look within themselves for happiness.
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