Vol. I, p. 12
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Goodness shows itself in behaviour and action and in relationship. Generally our daily behaviour is based on either the following of certain patterns — mechanical and therefore superficial — or according to very carefully thought-out motive, based on reward or punishment. So our behaviour, consciously or unconsciously, is calculated. This is not good behaviour. When one realizes this, not merely intellectually or by putting words together, then out of this total negation comes true behaviour.
— Jiddu Krishnamurti
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Goodness shows itself in behaviour and action and in relationship. Generally our daily behaviour is based on either the following of certain patterns — mechanical and therefore superficial — or according to very carefully thought-out motive, based on reward or punishment. So our behaviour, consciously or unconsciously, is calculated. This is not good behaviour. When one realizes this, not merely intellectually or by putting words together, then out of this total negation comes true behaviour." in the context of "Vol. I, p. 12" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Jiddu Krishnamurti" (Quotes, 1980s, Letters to the Schools (1981, 1985): Letters to the Schools, Volume I (1981) (2nd ed.) Bramdean: Krishnamurti Foundation Trust Letters to the Schools Volume II (1985) Chennai: Krishnamurti Foundation India. OCLC 39893425)
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About Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti (11 May 1895 – 17 February 1986) was a spiritual teacher, public speaker, and writer, on psychological, sociological, and spiritual subjects.
About Jiddu Krishnamurti
Jiddu Krishnamurti (11 May 1895 – 17 February 1986) was a spiritual teacher, public speaker, and writer, on psychological, sociological, and spiritual subjects.
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