When he has the power to see things detached from self-interest and from the insistent claims of the lust of the senses, then alone can he have the true vision of the beauty that is everywhere. Then only can he see that what is unpleasant to us is not necessarily unbeautiful, but has its beauty in truth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True perception of beauty requires detaching from selfish desires, allowing one to find value even in things deemed unpleasant.
- In plain terms
- You see beauty clearly when you stop looking for personal gain.
- What can you take from it?
- Detachment allows you to see truth and beauty everywhere.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How much of your view is shaped by desire?
- Can you find beauty in unpleasant things?
Another view
Detachment can sometimes appear as indifference to suffering or injustice.
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