Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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A man is not called wise because he talks and talks again; but if he is peaceful, loving and fearless then he is in truth called wise.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True wisdom is demonstrated through one's character and actions rather than just words.
This quote emphasizes that wisdom should not be measured by the amount of speech or rhetoric one displays, but rather through qualities such as peace, love, and courage. It suggests that a truly wise individual embodies these virtues, showing that wisdom is not about knowledge alone, but also about how one lives and treats others.
Themes
WisdomPeaceLoveFearlessnessCharacter
In practice
Example use cases
During a leadership seminar, this quote can be used to illustrate the importance of character over mere intelligence.
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