Beauty Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
““It is always this impermanency that has made man seek something beyond the hills, investing it with permanency, with divinity, with beauty, which he in himself has not. But this doesn’t answer his agonies, allay his sorrow or mischief. On the contrary it gives new life to his violence and cruelties. His gods, his utopias, his worship of the State do not end his suffering.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Freedom from the Known, 1969
Human attempts to impose permanence on impermanence create suffering, leading to violence and false comforts, without truly relieving anguish.
In simple terms: Seeking permanence in a changing world fuels suffering.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence to reduce suffering.
Themes
philosophy
psychology
spirituality
existence
violence
Mood
reflective
somber
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- psychotherapy
- spiritual retreats
- educational curricula on philosophy
- conflict resolution training
Key Concepts
impermanence
attachment
illusion
suffering
Questions to Reflect On
- How does attachment manifest in daily life?
- Can societies transcend collective myths?
A Different Perspective
Even awareness may not eliminate deep‑rooted societal structures.
