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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My Friend: Art thou abroad on this stormy night on thy journey of love, my friend? The sky groans like one in despair. I have no sleep tonight. Ever and again I open my door and look out on the darkness, my friend! I can see nothing before me. I wonder where lies thy path! By what dim shore of the ink-black river, by what far edge of the frowning forest, through what mazy depth of gloom art thou threading thy course to come to me, my friend?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses deep concern and longing for a friend navigating through troubles, symbolized by a stormy night.
In this quote, Rabindranath Tagore vividly illustrates the emotional bond of friendship through imagery of a stormy night. The speaker's restless contemplation reveals a sense of worry and yearning for their friend's safety and well-being as they navigate life's challenges, represented metaphorically by darkness and perilous paths. This reflects the profound connection and empathy that friends can share, even when physically apart.
Themes
FriendshipLoveLongingConcernJourney
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a farewell gathering, emphasizing the bond of friendship despite physical distances.
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