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 truth comes as conqueror only because we have lost the art of receiving it as guest.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Truth should be welcomed with openness rather than resistance or fear.
Rabindranath Tagore's quote highlights the importance of how we perceive and accept truth. Instead of approaching truth as an unwelcome conqueror, we should embrace it as a guest, indicating that our openness is crucial in the pursuit of wisdom and understanding.
Themes
TruthWisdomAcceptanceOpennessPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about honesty in relationships, this quote can serve as a reminder to be open to the truth.
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