A thinking puppet is the mind of life: Its choice is the work of elemental strengths That know not their own birth and end and cause And glimpse not the immense intent they serve. In this nether life of man drab-hued and dull, Yet filled with poignant small ignoble things, The conscious Doll is pushed a hundred ways And feels the push but not the hands that drive. For none can see the masked ironic troupe To whom our figure-selves are marionettes, Our deeds unwitting movements in their grasp, Our passionate strife an entertainment’s scene. Sri Aurobindo
About This Quote

This quote speaks about the fact that puppets, whether real or fictional, are similar to ourselves as humans. They have their own personalities and can do things on their own without having to be told to. In some ways, we are just as controlled by those around us as a puppet would be. A person can be led around without having to think for themselves, they can only think of the things that they want to do.

The puppet says that a person is a puppet if they allow others to make decisions for them or if they allow themselves to be controlled by others. This is something that many people struggle with each day, but it is an important issue to think about.

Source: Savitri: A Legend And A Symbol

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