one motion of individual want sends trembles around a…
““one motion of individual want sends trembles around a circle of dependents, until the whole helpless ring knocks and shakes like a tray of wineglasses in an unsteady waiter's hands. Any music they make is random, involuntary and brief; one can't be still unless they all are, and they never are.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Individual desires cause ripple effects, creating collective instability and brief, random expressions unless everyone is still.
In simple terms: Desires cause chaos unless all are calm.
Seek harmony by reducing selfish impulses.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- team projects
- family gatherings
- community planning
- market fluctuations
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you foster stillness in a group?
- What personal desire creates the most disruption?
If one remains selfish, others cannot achieve true stillness.