--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It is ignorance that smothers, and it is…" description: "\"It is ignorance that smothers, and it is carelessness that makes it invisible. The hunger of craving pollutes the world, and the pain of suffering caus..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/31a/gautama-buddha-163_buddhist_it-is-ignorance-that-smothers-and-it-is_401960.jpg" --- # It is ignorance that smothers, and it is carelessness that… ![“It is ignorance that smothers, and it is carelessness that makes it invisible. The hunger of craving pollutes the world, and the pain of suffering causes the greatest fear.” quote by Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/31a/gautama-buddha-163_buddhist_it-is-ignorance-that-smothers-and-it-is_401960.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/31a/gautama-buddha-163_buddhist_it-is-ignorance-that-smothers-and-it-is_401960.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/31a/gautama-buddha-163_buddhist_it-is-ignorance-that-smothers-and-it-is_401960.jpg) > “It is ignorance that smothers, and it is carelessness that makes it invisible. The hunger of craving pollutes the world, and the pain of suffering causes the greatest fear.” [Gautama Buddha](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/gautama-buddha/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Ignorance smothers truth; carelessness hides suffering. Cravings pollute, and fear stems from pain. **In simple terms:** Ignorance blinds, carelessness hides suffering Key Takeaway Seek awareness and compassion. Themes wisdom compassion mindfulness Mood calm serene Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation practice - conflict resolution - education - social work Key Concepts Suffering ignorance craving Questions to Reflect On - How can we confront hidden suffering? - What practices reduce fear from pain? 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