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.
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The more one lives alone on the river or in the open country, the clearer it becomes that nothing is more beautiful or great than to perform the ordinary duties of one's daily life simply and naturally.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Living simply and naturally reveals the beauty of everyday responsibilities.
This quote by Rabindranath Tagore emphasizes the profound beauty and greatness found in the simplicity of performing daily tasks. It suggests that solitude allows for a clearer understanding of life's ordinary duties and how fulfilling they can be when approached with sincerity and simplicity.
Themes
BeautySimplicityDaily LifeNaturalOrdinary Duties
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about mindfulness and appreciation for daily tasks, one may use this quote to inspire an audience.
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