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“The glorious chariots of kings wear out, and the body wears out and grows old; but the virtue of the good never grows old.” quote by Gautama Buddha
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“The glorious chariots of kings wear out, and the body wears out and grows old; but the virtue of the good never grows old.”

Gautama Buddha

About This Quote

Source Sutra: Dhammapada, verse 276

Virtue endures beyond physical decline, unlike wealth or status.

In simple terms: Goodness lasts forever.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate lasting moral character.

Themes

morality longevity spirituality

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • aging
  • leadership
  • legacy building

Key Concepts

impermanence ethical resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you nurture virtue daily?
  • What lasting impact do you want to leave?
A Different Perspective

Virtue can be hard to recognize in a material world.

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