Certain Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“If you have a great many desires, you will gradually eliminate them one by one, until you allow certain desires to dominate and the others to die away.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Freedom from the Known, Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1969
When you hold many desires, they compete and eventually the strongest dominate, causing the weaker to fade away.
In simple terms: Many desires cause the strongest to dominate.
Key Takeaway
Focus on essential desires only.
Themes
desire
self‑control
psychology
Mood
contemplative
calm
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- decision making
- habit formation
- goal setting
Key Concepts
attachment
mindfulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What desires truly serve your well‑being?
- How can you discern essential from fleeting wants?
A Different Perspective
If you suppress desires without understanding them, you may create inner conflict.
