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Attachment to spiritual things is... just as much an attachment as inordinate love of anything else
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"Attachment to spiritual things is... just as much an attachment as inordinate love of anything else"

- Beverly Sills

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In this quote, Beverly Sills is highlighting the concept that being attached to spiritual things can be just as strong and consuming as being attached to material belongings or worldly desires. She suggests that having an excessive love for anything, whether it be spiritual or product, can be harmful and unhealthy. Sills is advising us that while spiritual accessory may seem more honorable and virtuous, it can still result in an unhealthy fascination and imbalance in our lives. This quote functions as a suggestion to discover a healthy balance and not let our accessory to spiritual things consume us.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Beverly Sills between May 25, 1929 and July 2, 2007. She was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 15 other quotes.

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