The apple blossom exists to create fruit; when that_x000D_ comes, the petal falls.
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A diamond was laying in the street covered with dirt. Many fools passed by. Someone who knew diamonds picked it up.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True worth often lies hidden beneath the surface, and only those who understand value can recognize it.
This quote by Kabir symbolizes the idea that what appears to be worthless or unremarkable may possess great value if one knows how to see it. It encourages us to look beyond superficial judgments and recognize the intrinsic worth of things, as is the case with the diamond covered in dirtβonly those with knowledge can truly appreciate its beauty and value.
Themes
DiamondValueWisdomHidden PotentialAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about recognizing talent in others, I shared this quote to illustrate the importance of looking deeper than appearances.
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