The Harm From Quoting Others

The harm we do
by quoting others and trying to impress
is the cause of conflict.

When we quote what others say or mention their names, we’re projecting, giving ourselves some sense of authority by association – name dropping. To the uninitiated, the words may sound impressive but, to the initiated, they are hollow. We’ve all fallen for being taken in.

No one’s words are the truth, even the Buddha’s. They may sound true, but how do we know? Not realising how foolish we appear by just believing, we spread conflict, and we know it.

The source for verification is pure consciousness beyond words. It’s what we already are. It’s not in a book or in someone else’s say-so.

In this way, no one can ever pull the wool over our eyes again.