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.
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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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