Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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Everything changes, nothing remains without change.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Change is an inevitable part of life, and nothing stays the same forever.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes the fundamental truth that change is a constant in life. It highlights the idea that everything we experience is subject to transformation, and resisting this natural process can lead to suffering. Embracing change allows us to grow and adapt, acknowledging that stability is an illusion.
Themes
ChangeTransformationImpermanenceGrowthAdaptation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal development, one might say, 'As Buddha reminds us, everything changes; embrace the moments of transformation in your life.'
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