There is a silence, the child of love, which expresses everything, and proclaims more loudly than the tongue is able to do.
William DrummondRead
Study what thou art Whereof thou art a part What thou knowest of this art This is really what thou art. All that is without thee also is within.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Understand your essence and connection to the world; external knowledge reflects internal truth.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and the interconnectedness of one's being with the universe. By studying oneself and acknowledging the relationship between the internal self and the external world, one can gain a deeper understanding of their identity and place in the cosmos, suggesting that what exists outside of us is also mirrored within us.
Themes
Self-AwarenessInterconnectednessIdentityKnowledgePhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational seminar discussing personal development.
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