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 butterfly counts not months but moments, and has time enough.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The butterfly values each moment over a measured span of time, experiencing life fully in the present.
This quote by Rabindranath Tagore emphasizes the importance of living in the moment rather than being fixated on the passage of time. It suggests that true fulfillment comes from savoring experiences and appreciating life's fleeting moments, similar to how a butterfly flits from flower to flower without concern for the time it spends.
Themes
ButterflyMomentsTimeLifeExperience
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech, one might use this quote to inspire students to cherish their experiences rather than worry about future jobs.
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