Break Quote by Gautama Buddha
“The wise say that it is not an iron, wooden or fiber fetter which is a strong one, but the besotted hankering after trinkets, children and wives, that, say the wise, is the strong fetter. It drags one down, and loose as it feels, it is hard to break. Breaking this fetter, people renounce the world, free from longing and abandoning sensuality.”
About This Quote
The passage teaches that true bondage comes not from physical restraints but from intense desire for material and relational attachments, which trap the mind and are hard to relinquish.
In simple terms: Desire for things and relationships is the strongest chain that binds us.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate detachment to achieve freedom.
Themes
desire
attachment
spiritual freedom
renunciation
illusion
Mood
calm
insightful
determined
Type
ethical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditative practice
- ethical living
- renunciation of excess
Key Concepts
craving
materialism
sensuality
mindfulness
liberation
Questions to Reflect On
- What attachments limit you?
- How can you practice healthy detachment?
A Different Perspective
It may be difficult to fully abandon natural human attachments.
