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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Humanity needs a new soil - the soil of freedom. Bohemianism was a reaction, a necessary reaction, but if my vision succeeds then there will be no bohemianism because there will be no so-called collective mind trying to dominate people. Then everybody will be at ease with himself. Of course, you have not to interfere with anybody, but as far as your life is concerned you have to live it on your own terms. Then only is there creativity. Creativity is the fragrance of individual freedom.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of individual freedom for true creativity and self-expression.
In this quote, Rajneesh argues for the necessity of individual freedom as the foundation for creativity and self-fulfillment. He critiques societal norms and collective thinking that suppress individuality, suggesting that true creativity arises when people are free to live life on their own terms without interference. He sees bohemianism as a temporary reaction to societal constraints but envisions a future where such reactions are unnecessary because individuals will be empowered to embrace their uniqueness.
Themes
FreedomCreativityIndividualitySelf-ExpressionBohemianism
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about personal growth, one could use the quote to highlight the importance of living authentically.
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