My belief is that to have no wants is divine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Having no desires is a divine or perfect state.
- In plain terms
- True freedom comes from needing nothing.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom from wants is divine.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is wanting bad?
- Can you live without wants?
Another view
Desires drive progress and motivation.
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