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“All human suffering springs from unbridled desire. Unless one extricates oneself from the clutch of greed, one will not free himself from the fetters of sorrow.” quote by Velupillai Prabhakaran
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“All human suffering springs from unbridled desire. Unless one extricates oneself from the clutch of greed, one will not free himself from the fetters of sorrow.”

Velupillai Prabhakaran

About This Quote

Source Book: Thirukkural (Tamil classic) by Thiruvalluvar, 5th century CE

Desire and greed bind people to suffering; liberation comes from renouncing attachment.

In simple terms: Desire causes suffering; letting go frees you.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate detachment to reduce sorrow.

Themes

suffering desire attachment freedom

Mood

reflective serious

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • political leadership
  • financial decisions
  • mental health
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

Buddhist philosophy Stoic ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What desires cause you the most pain?
  • How can you practice detachment daily?
A Different Perspective

Renunciation may be impractical in modern consumer societies.

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