A diamond was laying in the street covered with dirt. Many fools passed by. Someone who knew diamonds picked it up.
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The apple blossom exists to create fruit; when that_x000D_ comes, the petal falls.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The cycle of life involves growth and letting go for new beginnings.
This quote by Kabir uses the metaphor of an apple blossom to illustrate the natural cycle of growth, fruition, and eventual release. The blossom represents promise and potential, while the falling petal signifies the necessary endings that give way to the new, reminding us that in life, every beginning is tied to an ending.
Themes
NatureGrowthCycleChangeLetting Go
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of embracing change in life.
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