Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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The hunger of passions is the greatest disease.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Our desires can cause suffering and turmoil in our lives, making them difficult to manage.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes the negative impact that uncontrolled passions and desires can have on an individual's well-being. The 'hunger of passions' refers to the insatiable longing for pleasure, possessions, or power, which can lead to dissatisfaction and suffering. By recognizing our desires as a potential source of distress, we can strive for greater balance and inner peace in our lives.
Themes
PassionsSufferingDesiresInner PeaceWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about mindfulness, one might quote this to highlight the importance of managing desires.
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