You wish to see; listen. Hearing is a step toward Vision.
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Action and contemplation are very close companions; they live together in one house on equal terms. Martha and Mary are sisters.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Action and contemplation are equally important and should coexist harmoniously in our lives.
This quote by Bernard of Clairvaux highlights the essential balance between action and contemplation in life. Just as Martha represents action and Mary symbolizes contemplation, both approaches are vital for a fulfilling existence, suggesting that we should not favor one over the other but integrate both to achieve wisdom and understanding.
Themes
ActionContemplationBalanceWisdomLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a workshop on productivity, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of both doing tasks and reflecting on them.
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