Death carries off a man busy picking flowers with an besotted mind, like a great flood does a sleeping village.
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If one is the master of oneself, one is the resort one can depend on; therefore, one should control oneself of all.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Self-mastery is essential for personal stability and reliability.
This quote by Gautama Buddha emphasizes the importance of self-control and inner mastery. It suggests that by mastering oneself, one becomes a reliable foundation for their own life, highlighting the idea that true strength and support come from within rather than relying on external sources.
Themes
Self-MasterControlWisdomInner StrengthDependability
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational seminar on personal development.
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