When I'm teaching, I tell my students: It's all process. Don't even think of product.
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I learned to make my mind large, as the universe is large, so that there is room for contradictions.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the importance of expanding one's mindset to embrace contradictions, much like the vastness of the universe.
Maxine Hong Kingston's quote suggests that just as the universe holds vastness and complexity, our minds should also be expansive enough to accommodate differing perspectives and contradictions. It encourages a mindset that accepts the full spectrum of human experience, allowing for the coexistence of opposing ideas and fostering deeper understanding and acceptance.
Themes
MindUniverseContradictionsUnderstandingExpansion
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophical discussion about differing worldviews.
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