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 greatest distance in this World is not that between living and death, it is when I am just before you, and you don't know that I Love You.
Interpretation
What this quote means
True distance is emotional, often seen in unreciprocated love or hidden feelings.
This quote highlights the profound emotional distance that can exist between individuals, particularly in the context of love. It suggests that the most significant challenges in relationships aren't merely physical separations, but rather the unacknowledged feelings we harbor, especially when one person loves another who remains oblivious to those feelings. This unreciprocated love creates a unique kind of isolation, regardless of physical proximity.
Themes
LoveEmotional DistanceUnreciprocated FeelingsRelationshipsOblivion
In practice
Example use cases
During a romantic dinner, to express the depth of your feelings.
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