When one has the feeling of dislike for evil, when one feels tranquil, one finds pleasure in listening to good teachings; when one has these feelings and appreciates them, one is free of fear.
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The foolish man conceives the idea of 'self.' The wise man sees there is no ground on which to build the idea of 'self;' thus, he has a right conception of the world and well concludes that all compounds amassed by sorrow will be dissolved again, but the truth will remain.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the distinction between the transient nature of the self and the enduring nature of truth.
In this quote, Buddha contrasts the perspective of the foolish man, who clings to a fixed sense of self, with that of the wise man, who recognizes the illusion of the self and understands that all things, including suffering, are temporary. By acknowledging that the constructs of the self are not grounded in reality, one can attain a clearer understanding of existence and embrace the permanence of truth amidst life's impermanence.
Themes
SelfWisdomTruthImpermanenceUnderstanding
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophy lecture discussing the nature of self and reality.
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