Let us devote to unselfishness the frenzy we once gave gold and underpants.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People should redirect their intense energy from material desires to helping others.
- In plain terms
- Stop obsessing over stuff and focus on being selfless.
- What can you take from it?
- Channel energy into helping others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you value most?
- How can you be more selfless?
Another view
Material needs are sometimes necessary for survival.
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