Beauty Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
““Beauty lies in the total abandonment of the observer and the observed and there can be self-abandonment only when there is total austerity – not the austerity of the priest with its harshness, its sanctions, rules and obedience – not austerity in clothes, ideas, food and behaviour – but the austerity of being totally simple which is complete humility. Then there is no achieving, no ladder to climb; there is only the first step and the first step is the everlasting step.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The First and Last Freedom, Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1954
True freedom comes from shedding all external judgments and embracing pure simplicity and humility, eliminating any notion of progress or hierarchy.
In simple terms: Freedom is found in simple humility, not achievement.
Key Takeaway
Embrace simplicity and humility.
Themes
freedom
humility
self‑knowledge
non‑attachment
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- teaching sessions
Key Concepts
existentialism
mindfulness
self‑transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one balance humility with purposeful action?
- What practices help maintain simple living without stagnation?
A Different Perspective
Simplicity can be mistaken for passivity, hindering active change.
