If you are tossed about by doubts, full of strong…
“If you are tossed about by doubts, full of strong thoughtless passions, and yearning only for that which is detrimental, your thirst will grow stronger and stronger, unquenched, and your pain will grow with your defilements.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Uncontrolled desires and doubts intensify suffering; self‑knowledge and restraint are essential for peace.
In simple terms: Desires amplify suffering; seek restraint.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mindfulness to tame cravings.
Themes
suffering
desire
mindfulness
Mood
calm
serene
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- daily decision‑making
- relationship management
Key Concepts
Buddhist ethics
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What cravings dominate your thoughts?
- How can you practice detachment?
A Different Perspective
Hardship may persist despite effort.