And as long as you're subject to birth and death, you'll never attain enlightenment.

Summary

This quote suggests that enlightenment cannot be achieved as long as one is bound by the cycles of birth and death. It implies that the limitations and impermanence of earthly existence hinder the realization of enlightenment. It implies that true enlightenment is possible only when one transcends the confines of mortality and escapes the cycle of rebirth.

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