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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Music fills the infinite between two souls. This has been muffled by the mist of our daily habits.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music connects people on a deep emotional level, but daily distractions can obscure this connection.
Rabindranath Tagore emphasizes the profound impact of music as a bridge that transcends individual experiences and connects souls. However, he points out that the mundane routines of everyday life can cloud our ability to fully appreciate this connection, suggesting that we should strive to recognize and cherish the beauty that music brings into our interactions.
Themes
MusicSoulsConnectionHabitsEmotion
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the power of art, you might use this quote to illustrate how music connects us beyond words.
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