A diamond was laying in the street covered with dirt. Many fools passed by. Someone who knew diamonds picked it up.
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Faith,Waiting in the heart of a seed, Promises a miracle of life which cannot prove at once.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith involves patience and trust in the unseen potential of life.
This quote by Kabir highlights the concept of faith as a powerful force that exists within the heart, much like the potential within a seed waiting to germinate. It reminds us that the most profound transformations and miracles often take time to manifest, urging us to cultivate patience and belief in what is yet to come.
Themes
FaithPatienceLifeMiracleSeedTrust
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about perseverance, one might say, 'As Kabir reminds us, faith, waiting in the heart of a seed, promises a miracle of life that cannot prove at once.'
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