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Be good Quote by Gautama Buddha

“Whoever makes love grow boundless, and sets his mind for seeing the end of birth, his fetters are worn thin. If he loves even a single being, Good will follow. But the Noble One with compassionate heart for all mankind, generates abounding good.” quote by Gautama Buddha
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“Whoever makes love grow boundless, and sets his mind for seeing the end of birth, his fetters are worn thin. If he loves even a single being, Good will follow. But the Noble One with compassionate heart for all mankind, generates abounding good.”

Gautama Buddha

About This Quote

Source Sutra: Dhammapada, 3rd century BCE

Loving boundlessly loosens personal attachments; love for any being invites goodness and compassion.

In simple terms: Love frees us from constraints.

Key Takeaway

Practice universal compassion.

Themes

compassion attachment spiritual growth

Mood

empathetic hopeful

Type

spiritual motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily interactions
  • volunteering
  • mindful listening

Key Concepts

boundless love inner freedom ethical conduct

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who can you love without expectation?
  • How does love transform personal limits?
A Different Perspective

Unconditional love may be challenging to sustain.

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