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Delusions, errors and lies are like huge, gaudy vessels…

“Delusions, errors and lies are like huge, gaudy vessels, the rafters of which are rotten and worm-eaten, and those who embark in them are fated to be shipwrecked.” quote by Gautama Buddha
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“Delusions, errors and lies are like huge, gaudy vessels, the rafters of which are rotten and worm-eaten, and those who embark in them are fated to be shipwrecked.”

Gautama Buddha

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Delusions are like decaying ships; those who board them are destined for ruin.

In simple terms: False beliefs are decaying vessels leading to disaster.

Key Takeaway

Avoid false beliefs and seek truth.

Themes

illusion truth danger

Mood

reflective serious

Type

spiritual philosophical

When to use this quote

  • spiritual practice
  • ethical living
  • mindfulness
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

delusion spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What delusions guide your actions?
  • How can you dismantle them?
A Different Perspective

Changing deep‑seated delusions is hard.

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