To ask the ‘right’ question is far more important than to receive the answer. The solution of a problem lies in the understanding of the problem; the answer is not outside the problem, it is in the problem.
JIDDU KRISHNAMURTIKnowledge is an addiction, as drink; knowledge does not bring understanding. Knowledge can be taught, but not wisdom; there must be freedom from knowledge for the coming of wisdom.
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Despair exists only when there is hope.
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The ability to observe without evaluating is the highest form of intelligence.
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The function of education is to help you from childhood not to imitate anybody, but be yourself all the time.
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Contentment is not happiness. Contentment is stagnation and decay, whereas happiness is life and growth.
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Knowledge is an addiction, as drink; knowledge does not bring understanding. Knowledge can be taught, but not wisdom; there must be freedom from knowledge for the coming of wisdom.
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Merely to stuff the child with a lot of information, making him pass examinations, is the most unintelligent form of education.
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Intuition is the whisper of the soul.
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Using another as a means of satisfaction and security is not love. Love is never security; love is a state in which there is no desire to be secure; it is a state of vulnerability.
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Its beautiful to be alone. To be alone does not mean to be lonely. it means the mind is not influenced and contaminated by society.
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Relationship is a mirror in which you can see yourself, not as you would wish to be, but as you are.
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You want to be loved because you do not love; but the moment you love, it is finished, you are no longer inquiring whether or not somebody loves you.
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If we want to change existing conditions, we must first transform ourselves, which means that we must become aware of our own actions, thoughts and feelings in everyday life.
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The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is. Self-knowledge has no end – you don’t come to an achievement, you don’t come to a conclusion. It is an endless river.
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The constant assertion of belief is an indication of fear.
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You can only be afraid of what you think you know.
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