Effort Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
“Only when the mind is still, tranquil, not expecting or grasping or resisting a single thing, is it possible to see what is true. It is the truth that liberates, not your effort to be free.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: The Nature of Mind, Jiddu Krishnamurti, 1965
True insight emerges when the mind is quiet, free from desire and resistance, allowing reality to be seen plainly.
In simple terms: Quiet mind reveals truth.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate stillness to perceive truth.
Themes
mindfulness
truth
freedom
Mood
calm
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- conflict resolution
- decision making
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
Non‑attachment
awareness
inner silence
Questions to Reflect On
- What mental habits keep you from stillness?
- How can you practice non‑attachment in daily life?
A Different Perspective
Achieving such stillness is difficult amid daily distractions and personal agendas.
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