Inspirational Quotes

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Emptiness Quotes

Desire Emptiness Fulfillment Human Nature Materialism Wealth is like sea-water; the more we drink, the thirstier we become; and the same is true of fame.

Arthur Schopenhauer

German Philosopher

Communication Emptiness Pride Weakness Swollen in head, weak in legs, sharp in tongue but empty in belly.

Mao Zedong

Founding Father of the People's Republic of China

Communication Breakdown Disconnect from Senses Emptiness Futility Insight People talk to people who perceive nothing, who have open eyes and see nothing; they shall talk to them and receive no answer; they shall adore those who have ears and hear nothing; they shall burn lamps for those who do not see.

Leonardo da Vinci

Busyness Emptiness Fulfillment Beware the barrenness of a busy life.

Socrates

Danger Emptiness Vanity Worldly Honors The honors of this world, what are they but puff, and emptiness, and peril of falling?

Saint Augustine

Theologian and philosopher