Kartini Quote by Sulastin Sutrisno
““Pandai itu tidak merupakan kebahagiaan untuk setiap orang. Celakalah apabila orang dapat berfikir tetapi tidak boleh; apabila orang dapat merasa, mampu dan mau, tetapi tidak boleh. Lebih baik tetap bodoh saja.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Unknown, possibly personal talk, date unknown
Intelligence and feeling are not enough for happiness; constraints can make awareness painful, so ignorance may seem preferable.
In simple terms: Being aware can be painful when you cannot act, so ignorance feels safer.
Accept limits, seek freedom to act.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- career choices
- political activism
- creative pursuits
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you feel your constraints limit your joy?
- Can ignorance ever be truly protective?
Being aware can also empower change, not just cause suffering.