Bribe Quote by Rajneesh
“For that, one has to drop all the masks, one has to risk many things, particularly respectability. That is a bribe by the society. It will give you a Nobel prize and it will give you many honours; it will do everything to make you feel great, if you can fulfil one condition: if you are obedient, obedient like a robot, then all respect is for you. Then the society will make you a great hero, but there will be no grace, no beauty, no freedom, no truth, no being; you have committed a real suicide.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Rajneesh on societal conformity, 1990
Societal expectations demand obedience, sacrificing authenticity and freedom, leading to self‑destruction.
In simple terms: Blind obedience kills true self.
Key Takeaway
Question norms, pursue personal truth.
Themes
conformity
authenticity
freedom
societal pressure
Mood
critical
provocative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career choices
- artistic expression
- political activism
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
existentialism
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- What does authenticity mean to you?
- How can you balance societal duties with personal freedom?
A Different Perspective
Resistance may bring hardship and alienation.
