Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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From eating meat arrogance is born, from arrogance erroneous imaginations issue, and from imagination is born greed; and for this reason refrain from eating meat.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that consuming meat can lead to negative qualities such as arrogance and greed, urging individuals to avoid meat for moral and spiritual reasons.
In this quote, Gautama Buddha emphasizes the negative consequences that arise from the act of eating meat, linking it to traits such as arrogance and greed. He suggests that by refraining from meat consumption, individuals can cultivate a more humble and compassionate mindset, ultimately contributing to spiritual growth and ethical living. It highlights the connection between personal choices and their broader impact on character and society.
Themes
MeatArroganceGreedCompassionSpirituality
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about ethical eating practices and their impact on character.
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