“Do what you will, sublimate it, escape from it, deny it or accept it, give it full rein—it is always there. And we know how the religious teachers and others have said that we should be desireless, cultivate detachment, be free from desire—which is really absurd, because desire has to be understood, not destroyed. If you destroy desire, you may destroy life itself. If you pervert desire, shape it, control it, dominate it, suppress it, you may be destroying something extraordinarily beautiful.”
Quote by Jiddu Krishnamurti
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The Book of Life: Daily Meditations With Krishnamurti
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Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti was an Indian philosopher, speaker, and writer who lived from May 12, 1895, to February 17, 1986. He is known for his teachings on the nature of the mind, consciousness, and the path to enlightenment. Krishnamurti emphasized the importance of self-inquiry and the transformation of consciousness, and his work has had a significant impact on individuals from various walks of life. more
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