But on top of all that, the feelings about Princess, I'd…
“But on top of all that, the feelings about Princess, I'd also gone through an entire year of celibacy based on my feeling that lust was the direct cause of birth which was the direct cause of suffering and death and I had really no lie come to a point where I regarded lust as offensive and even cruel. "Pretty girls make graves," was my saying, whenever I'd had to turn my head around involuntarily to stare at the incomparable pretties of Indian Mexico.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Seeing lust as a root of suffering, urging avoidance of sexual desire.
In simple terms: Lust leads to pain and death.
Key Takeaway
Practice restraint and mindfulness.
Themes
desire
spirituality
self‑control
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual practice
- self‑discipline
Key Concepts
Buddhist thought
moral philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- Can desire be channeled positively?
- What does “pretty girls make graves” imply?
A Different Perspective
Lust can be a natural human impulse, not purely harmful.