Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
Gautama BuddhaRead
After much seeking for truth and knowledge the profoundness of reality came to me with a clarity never before known.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects the moment of enlightenment and deep understanding that comes from persistent search for truth.
In this quote, Gautama Buddha emphasizes the transformative power of seeking truth and knowledge. He describes a profound awakening, where after extensive searching, he encounters a clarity about reality that surpasses prior experiences. This signifies not just intellectual understanding, but a deep, insightful realization that profoundly changes one's perception of life and existence.
Themes
TruthKnowledgeRealityEnlightenmentWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth, one could reference this quote to inspire others to seek deeper understanding.
More from Gautama Buddha
All quotes βA kind man who makes good use of wealth is rightly said to possess a great treasure; but the miser who hoards up his riches will have no profit.
Gautama BuddhaRead
There are having flowers in Spring, breezes in Summer, moon in Autumn, snows in Winter. If there is nothing worrying over you, it will be the best seasons at all times.
Gautama BuddhaRead
Make an island of yourself, make yourself your refuge; there is no other refuge. Make truth your island, make truth your refuge; there is no other refuge.
Gautama BuddhaRead
When a wise man is advised of his errors, he will reflect on and improve his conduct. When his misconduct is pointed out, a foolish man will not only disregard the advice but rather repeat the same error.
Gautama BuddhaRead
The tongue like a sharp knife ... Kills without drawing blood.
Gautama BuddhaRead
Similar quotes
A good character is something you must make for yourself. It cannot be inherited from parents. It cannot be created by having extraordinary advantages. It isn't a gift of birth, wealth, talent or station. It is the result of your own endeavor. It is the reward that comes from living good principles and manifesting a virtuous and honorable life.
L. Tom PerryRead
Blind commitment to a theory is not an intellectual virtue: it is an intellectual crime.
Imre LakatosRead
In dwelling, live close to the ground._x000D_ _x000D_ In thinking, keep to the simple._x000D_ _x000D_ In conflict, be fair and generous._x000D_ _x000D_ In governing, don't try to control._x000D_ _x000D_ In work, do what you enjoy._x000D_ _x000D_ In family life, be completely present.
LaoziRead
Opportunity often comes disguised in the form of misfortune, or temporary defeat.
Napoleon HillRead
Whatever someone did to you in the past has no power over the present. Only you give it power.
Oprah WinfreyRead
Age only matters when one is aging. Now that I have arrived at a great age, I might as well be twenty.
Pablo PicassoRead