Don't let your heart depend on things That ornament life in a fleeting way! He who possesses, let him learn to lose, He who is fortunate, let him learn pain.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Avoid tying happiness to fleeting possessions; learn to handle loss and pain.
- In plain terms
- Do not depend on things that fade.
- What can you take from it?
- Prepare yourself to handle loss and impermanence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What things do you depend on too much?
- How do you handle loss?
Another view
Some material things are stable and worth caring about.
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