If ye be seekers after this life and the vanities thereof…
““If ye be seekers after this life and the vanities thereof, ye should have sought them while ye were still enclosed in your mothers’ wombs, for at that time ye were continually approaching them, could ye but perceive it. Ye have, on the other hand, ever since ye were born and attained maturity, been all the while receding from the world and drawing closer to dust. Why, then, exhibit such greed in amassing the treasures of the earth, when your days are numbered and your chance is well-nigh lost? Will ye not, then, O heedless ones, shake off your slumber?””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human life is fleeting; seeking worldly wealth is futile, urging awakening from material greed.
In simple terms: Life is short; don’t chase riches.
Key Takeaway
Awaken from materialism.
Themes
mortality
greed
spiritual awakening
impermanence
ethics
Mood
urgent
reflective
Type
Greed:1
Life:1
Seekers:0
Seekers Life:0
Sought Ye:0
Ye Sought:0
When to use this quote
- sermons
- personal reflection
- ethical education
- life coaching
Key Concepts
philosophy
religion
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does true wealth mean to you?
- How can you shift focus from material to spiritual?
A Different Perspective
Materialism can be deeply ingrained.