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 smile that flickers on a baby’s lips when he sleeps- does anyone know where it was born? Yes, there is a rumor that a young pale beam of a crescent moon touched the edge of a vanishing autumn cloud, and there the smile was first born in the dream of a dew-washed morning.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote reflects the beauty and mystery of a baby's innocent smile, suggesting a celestial origin of such joy.
Rabindranath Tagore's quote is a poetic meditation on the nature of a baby's smile, implying it is not just a simple expression but a profound and enchanting phenomenon. The imagery of celestial bodies and nature highlights the ethereal quality of this smile, suggesting that it represents pure joy and innocence that transcends mundane origins, inviting us to appreciate the magic found in simple moments.
Themes
SmileBabyJoyInnocenceNaturePoetry
In practice
Example use cases
During a baby shower, this quote could be used to celebrate the pure joy that a new life brings.
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