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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There is a point where in the mystery of existence contradictions meet; where movement is not all movement and stillness is not all stillness; where the idea and the form, the within and the without, are united; where infinite becomes finite, yet not losing its infinity. If this meeting is dissolved, then things become unreal.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote explores the complexity of existence and the unity of opposites.
Rabindranath Tagore's quote delves into the intricate nature of reality, suggesting that life encompasses a blend of contradictions such as motion and stillness. It emphasizes that the harmony between these dualities is essential for true understanding, as losing this balance can lead to a distorted perception of reality.
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ExistenceContradictionsUnityRealityPhilosophy
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Example use cases
In a philosophical discussion on the nature of reality, this quote can illustrate the complexity of existence.
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