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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Only Thee That I want thee, only thee---let my heart repeat without end. All desires that distract me, day and night, are false and empty to the core. As the night keeps hidden in its gloom the petition for light, even thus in the depth of my unconsciousness rings the cry ---`I want thee, only thee'. As the storm still seeks its end in peace when it strikes against peace with all its might, even thus my rebellion strikes against thy love and still its cry is ---`I want thee, only thee'.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote expresses an intense longing for love and devotion, highlighting the emptiness of other desires.
Rabindranath Tagore's quote reveals a deep yearning for a singular, true love that transcends all distractions and superficial desires. The speaker emphasizes that despite the chaos and challenges of life, the desire for true love remains constant and profound, likening this yearning to the natural forces at play between darkness and light, and turmoil and peace. It suggests that nothing else matters as much as this deep connection with the beloved, symbolizing love's importance in navigating life's complexities.
Themes
LoveLongingDesireDevotionHeart
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is suitable for a wedding ceremony to emphasize the depth of love between partners.
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