Regard Quote by M. Vatsyayana
““A man should therefore pay regard to the place, to the time, and to the practice which is to be carried out, as also as to whether it is agreeable to his nature and to himself, and then he may or may not practise these things according to circumstances. But after all, these things being done secretly, and the mind of the man being fickle, how can it be known what any person will do at any particular time and for any particular purpose.””
About This Quote
Source Treatise: Kama Sutra, 2nd‑3rd century CE
One must consider context, timing, personal suitability before acting, yet hidden motives and fickle minds make future behavior unpredictable.
In simple terms: Consider context and self‑fit, but recognize unpredictability.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with circumstances, but stay aware of hidden motives.
Themes
ethics
self‑knowledge
uncertainty
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- relationship choices
- career planning
- ethical dilemmas
Key Concepts
Kama Sutra
human behavior
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess hidden motives?
- Can you trust past behavior to predict future actions?
A Different Perspective
Human motives can be concealed, limiting predictability.
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