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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Reach high, for stars lie hidden in you. Dream deep, for every dream precedes the goal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Aim for your highest potential and pursue your dreams, as they lead to your ultimate achievements.
This quote emphasizes the importance of aspiring to one's fullest potential and the value of dreaming big. Tagore suggests that within each person lies the capacity for greatness, represented by the 'hidden stars,' and that every significant accomplishment starts with a dream, which serves as a guiding goal for one's journey.
Themes
DreamsPotentialGoalsInspirationAspiration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a graduation speech to inspire students to pursue their dreams.
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