Constant struggle Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
““Innocence alone can be passionate. The innocent have no sorrow, no suffering, though they have had a thousand experiences. It is not the experiences that corrupt the mind but what they leave behind, the residue, the scars, the memories. These accumulate, pile up one on top of the other, and then sorrow begins. This sorrow is time. Where time is, innocency is not. Passion is not born of sorrow. Sorrow is experience, the experience of everyday life, the life of agony and fleeting pleasures, fears and certainties. You cannot escape from experiences, but they need not take root in the soil of the mind. These roots give rise to problems, conflicts and constant struggle. There is no way out of this but to die each day to every yesterday. The clear mind alone can be passionate. Without passion you cannot see the breeze among the leaves or the sunlight on the water. Without passion there is no love.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Commentaries on Living, Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1950s
The mind’s purity allows true passion; accumulated sorrow from past experiences clouds clarity and love
In simple terms: Pure mind fuels passion, sorrow blocks it
Key Takeaway
Cultivate mental clarity to sustain passion
Themes
purity
passion
memory
time
Mood
reflective
calm
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- journaling
- mindful awareness
- letting go of past grievances
Key Concepts
mindfulness
psychology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice and release mental residues?
- What practices keep your mind clear?
A Different Perspective
Sorrow can also deepen empathy and insight, not just hinder passion
