Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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However many holy words you read, However many you speak, What good will they do you If you do not act on upon them?
Interpretation
What this quote means
Reading and speaking about wisdom is meaningless without action.
This quote emphasizes the importance of putting knowledge into practice. It suggests that simply acquiring knowledge or discussing philosophical ideas is insufficient if one does not take action based on that understanding. True wisdom comes from applying what we learn and believe in our daily lives.
Themes
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In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal growth, to emphasize the need for taking action on learned knowledge.
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