All uncertainty is fruitfull ... so long as it is accompanied by the wish to understand
Antonio MachadoRead
The deepest words _x000D_ of the wise man teach us _x000D_ the same as the whistle of the wind when it blows _x000D_ or the sound of the water when it is flowing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wisdom can often be found in nature, conveying truths that resonate with our experiences.
In this quote, Antonio Machado suggests that the wisdom of a knowledgeable person shares a profound similarity with the sounds of nature, such as the wind and flowing water. Both the insights from a wise individual and the simple sounds of the natural world hold deep meanings that can guide us and reflect life's truths, emphasizing the interconnectedness of knowledge and the environment around us.
Themes
WisdomNatureTruthKnowledgeSound
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect for a graduation speech emphasizing the importance of both learning and observation.
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All quotes →Has my heart gone to sleep? Have the beehives of my dreams stopped working, the waterwheel of the mind run dry, scoops turning empty, only shadow inside? No, my heart is not asleep. It is awake, wide awake. Not asleep, not dreaming— its eyes are opened wide watching distant signals, listening on the rim of vast silence
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No one can shed light on vices he does not have or afflictions he has ever experienced.
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XXIX Traveler, there is no path. The path is made by walking. Traveller, the path is your tracks And nothing more. Traveller, there is no path The path is made by walking. By walking you make a path And turning, you look back At a way you will never tread again Traveller, there is no road Only wakes in the sea.
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I. Don't trace out your profile-- forget your side view-- all that is outer stuff. II. Look for your other half who walks always next to you and tends to be who you aren't.
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Life is the path you beat while you walk it It's the walking that beats the path It is not the path that makes the walk
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