Attachment Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“Is not virtue a negation of becoming?”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Nature of Freedom, 1975
Virtue involves letting go of personal aspirations and egoic becoming, returning to pure being.
In simple terms: Virtue is letting go of self‑driven growth.
Embrace selflessness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal development
- spiritual practice
- mindfulness
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “negation of becoming” mean to you?
- How can you practice non‑attachment daily?
Virtue may conflict with societal expectations of progress.