The small wisdom is like water in a glass: clear, transparent, pure. The great wisdom is like the water in the sea: dark, mysterious, impenetrable.
Rabindranath TagoreRead
Do not say, 'It is morning,' and dismiss it with a name of yesterday. See it for the first time as a newborn child that has no name.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Each day is a new beginning, and we should embrace it with fresh perspective.
Rabindranath Tagore emphasizes the importance of treating each new day as a unique opportunity rather than just a continuation of past experiences. By viewing the morning like a newborn child, free from labels or preconceptions, we can appreciate its potential and approach life with renewed enthusiasm and openness.
Themes
New BeginningsPerspectiveDaily RenewalAppreciation
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about embracing change.
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