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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You can't cross a sea by merely staring into the water.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Action is necessary to achieve goals; mere contemplation is insufficient.
This quote by Rabindranath Tagore emphasizes that contemplating a goal or dream without taking action will not lead to achievement. It suggests that to accomplish anything significant, one must not only dream but also actively pursue those dreams through concrete actions.
Themes
ActionDreamsGoalsMotivationPursuit
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to inspire students to take initiative in their projects.
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