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 is the purest form of art... therefore true poets...seek to express the universe in terms of music. The singer has everything within him. The notes come out from his very life. They are not materials gathered from outside.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Music transcends mere expression and is a fundamental essence of being for true poets.
This quote by Rabindranath Tagore suggests that music is the highest form of artistic expression because it emerges from the depths of one's life and existence. True poets understand that their creativity is not merely a collection of external inspirations, but rather an intrinsic reflection of the universe and their personal experiences, conveyed through the medium of music.
Themes
MusicArtExpressionPoetryLife
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about the arts, one might quote Tagore to emphasize the significance of music in human expression.
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