When I'm teaching, I tell my students: It's all process. Don't even think of product.
Maxine Hong KingstonRead
I learned to make my mind large, as the universe is large, so that there is room for paradoxes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of expanding one's thinking to accommodate contradictions and complexities, akin to the vastness of the universe.
Maxine Hong Kingston suggests that just as the universe is vast and contains many mysteries, so too should our minds be open and expansive. This openness allows us to accept paradoxes and contradictions in life, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of the complexities around us. It encourages flexibility in thought and an acknowledgment that not all answers are straightforward or binary.
Themes
MindParadoxUniverseThoughtWisdom
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing complexity in problem-solving.
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