And all are asleep,so all are foolish. Don't feel…
““And all are asleep,so all are foolish. Don't feel offended. Thefacts have to be stated as they are.You function in sleep; that's why you go on stumbling,you go on doing things you don't want to do, you go on doing things you have decided not to do. You go on doing things you know are not right to do, and you don't do things that you know are right. How is this possible? Why can't you walk straight? Why do you go on getting trapped into bypaths? Why do you go on going astray? This is what is happening. Watch your life--everything that you go on demanding is so confused and so confusiing. You are not alert. You can't see, you can't heart-- certainly you have ears so you can hear, but there is nobody inside to understand it. Certainly you have eyes so you can see,but there is nobody present inside. So your eyes go on seeing and your ears go on listening, but nothing is understood. And on each step you stumble, on each step you commit something wrong. And still you go on believing that you are aware.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
People act unconsciously, following habits that contradict their true understanding, leading to confusion and misdirection.
In simple terms: Unconscious habits cause confusion and wrong actions.
Key Takeaway
Become aware of your inner state.
Themes
self-awareness
habit
confusion
mindfulness
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- personal growth
- relationship dynamics
- career choices
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
consciousness
inner truth
autopilot
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits keep you stuck?
- How can you cultivate true awareness?
A Different Perspective
Awareness alone may not change deep-rooted patterns without effort.