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 mountain remains unmoved at its seeming defeat by the mist.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote illustrates the idea of resilience against challenges, symbolized by a mountain standing firm despite the overwhelming presence of mist.
Rabindranath Tagore's quote emphasizes the strength and endurance of nature, represented by the mountain, which does not falter in the face of adversity, symbolized by the mist. It reflects a philosophical view on how true strength is about remaining steadfast and unyielding, even when faced with overwhelming forces that seem to threaten one's stability or existence.
Themes
ResilienceNatureStrengthAdversityStability
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a motivational speech about facing life's challenges.
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