If you are a person this world will seem full of persons…
“If you are a person this world will seem full of persons. When you are the being you will not feel bound. You will know every being, look in the eyes of every being, and you know, you will recognize yourself. These things are not poetry. They are simple truths. You will experience them. In your heart they will be confirmed.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Recognizing the unity of all beings dissolves separateness and reveals self in others.
In simple terms: We are all one.
See yourself in everyone.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- mindfulness meditation
- conflict resolution
- community building
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does seeing others as self change your actions?
- How can this insight reduce personal suffering?
May be idealistic in hostile contexts.