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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Who are you, a hundred years from today, reading my poetry with curiosity?
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote reflects on the enduring nature of art and the connection it forms across time and generations.
Rabindranath Tagore's quote invites us to contemplate the timeless quality of art and poetry. It suggests that the work of an artist or poet transcends their own lifetime, reaching out to future generations who engage with their creations. By addressing a hypothetical future reader, Tagore emphasizes the curiosity and connection that can be felt through artistic expression, regardless of the passage of time.
Themes
ArtPoetryTimelessnessCuriosityConnection
In practice
Example use cases
In a discussion about timeless literature, you can refer to this quote to highlight how poetry remains relevant across generations.
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