There is no feeling, except the extremes of fear and grief, that does not find relief in music.
T. S. EliotRead
The fool,fixed in his folly,may think He can turn the wheel on which he turns.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Awareness of one's ignorance is crucial for growth and change.
This quote by T. S. Eliot highlights the idea that a person who is unyieldingly stuck in their own misconceptions or foolishness may believe they have control over their circumstances. However, true wisdom comes from recognizing the limitations of one's understanding and being open to learning and change.
Themes
FollyWisdomIgnoranceAwarenessChange
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about personal growth, one might say, 'Remember what T. S. Eliot said: The fool, fixed in his folly, may think he can turn the wheel on which he turns.'
More from T. S. Eliot
All quotes βHalf of the harm that is done in this world is due to people who want to feel important. They don't mean to do harm. But the harm does not interest them.
T. S. EliotRead
I am an Anglo-Catholic in religion, a classicist in literature and a royalist in politics.
T. S. EliotRead
If you aren't in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?
T. S. EliotRead
For I have known them all already, known them allβ Have known the evenings, mornings, afternoons, I have measured out my life with coffee spoons.
T. S. EliotRead
In the faint moonlight, the grass is singing
T. S. EliotRead
Similar quotes
Personal growth has its price, and she was paying it without complaint.
Paulo CoelhoRead
Prayer and praise are the oars by which a man may row his boat into the deep waters of the knowledge of Christ.
Charles SpurgeonRead
Once you have established yourself as a center of love and kindness radiating throughout your being, which amounts to a cradling of yourself in loving kindness and acceptance, you can dwell here indefinitely, drinking at this fount, bathing it in, renewing yourself, nourishing yourself, enlivening yourself. This can be a profoundly healing practice for body and soul.
Jon Kabat-ZinnRead
When you want wisdom and insight as badly as you want to breathe, it is then you shall have it.
SocratesRead
I hope that if you are employed full-time, you are doing it to ensure that basic needs are met and not simply to indulge a taste for an elaborate home, fancy cars, and other luxuries.
Gordon B. HinckleyRead
Faith includes noticing the mess, the emptiness and discomfort, and letting it be there until some light returns.
Anne LamottRead