Believed Quote by Henry Steel Olcott
““I taught you not to believe merely because you have heard, but when you believed of your own consciousness, then to act accordingly and abundantly." (See the Kālāma Sutta of the Anguttara””
About This Quote
Source Text: Kālāma Sutta, Anguttara Nikaya, Buddhist scripture, early centuries BCE
Encourages independent verification and acting on personally realized truth rather than blind acceptance of others’ claims.
In simple terms: Think for yourself and act on what you truly know.
Key Takeaway
Seek personal insight before action.
Themes
critical thinking
personal responsibility
truth seeking
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
ethical
When to use this quote
- making decisions
- evaluating information
- personal growth
- ethical actions
Key Concepts
Buddhist ethics
epistemology
autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate between intuition and bias?
- When should you trust external authority?
A Different Perspective
May overlook communal wisdom or expertise that can complement personal insight.
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