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“The body is subject to the law of growth and decay, what grows must of necessity decay.” quote by Swami Vivekananda
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“The body is subject to the law of growth and decay, what grows must of necessity decay.”

Swami Vivekananda

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Source Book: The Complete Works of Swami Vivekananda, 1900s

All things that expand eventually break down; growth inherently includes decay.

In simple terms: Growth leads to decay.

Key Takeaway

Accept impermanence.

Themes

impermanence life cycles philosophy

Mood

reflective serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • health
  • business growth
  • personal development
  • environmental change

Key Concepts

entropy natural law

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance growth with inevitable decline?
  • Can decay be a catalyst for new growth?
A Different Perspective

It ignores the possibility of renewal after decay.

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