--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Wisdom means that it gives you…" description: "\"Wisdom means that it gives you detachment, detachment from all that is selfishness, self-centredness, self-obsession, ego - all connected with self.\" —..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d3c/nirmala-srivastava-1048_connected_wisdom-means-that-it-gives-you-detachmen_2206803.png" --- # Wisdom means that it gives you detachment, detachment from… ![“Wisdom means that it gives you detachment, detachment from all that is selfishness, self-centredness, self-obsession, ego - all connected with self.” quote by Nirmala Srivastava](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d3c/nirmala-srivastava-1048_connected_wisdom-means-that-it-gives-you-detachmen_2206803.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d3c/nirmala-srivastava-1048_connected_wisdom-means-that-it-gives-you-detachmen_2206803.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/d3c/nirmala-srivastava-1048_connected_wisdom-means-that-it-gives-you-detachmen_2206803.png) > “Wisdom means that it gives you detachment, detachment from all that is selfishness, self-centredness, self-obsession, ego - all connected with self.” [Nirmala Srivastava](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/nirmala-srivastava/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. True wisdom frees you from selfishness and ego, leading to detachment. **In simple terms:** Wisdom removes selfish ego. Key Takeaway Practice selflessness to gain clarity. Themes wisdom detachment ego Mood calm insightful Type spiritual philosophical When to use this quote - meditation - leadership - conflict resolution - personal growth Key Concepts spirituality psychology philosophy mindfulness Questions to Reflect On - How does letting go of ego improve relationships? - What practices foster true detachment? 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