Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
Gautama BuddhaRead
Do not look at the faults of what others have done or not done; observe what you yourself have done or not done.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on your own actions rather than critiquing others.
This quote by Gautama Buddha encourages self-reflection and personal accountability. Instead of fixating on the mistakes or shortcomings of others, it emphasizes the importance of looking inward to assess our own contributions and areas for improvement, fostering a sense of personal growth and humility.
Themes
Self-ReflectionAccountabilityPersonal GrowthWisdomHumility
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, I reminded everyone that instead of pointing out each other's shortcomings, we should focus on our individual responsibilities.
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