To any artist, worthy of the name, all in nature is beautiful, because his eyes, fearlessly accepting all exterior truth, read there, as in an open book, all the inner truth.
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The more simple we are, the more complete we become.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing simplicity leads to a fuller existence.
This quote by Auguste Rodin suggests that by stripping away the complexities of life and adopting a simpler approach, we can achieve a greater sense of completeness and fulfillment. It emphasizes the idea that true richness in life comes not from material accumulation or complicated situations, but from clarity and simplicity in our thoughts, actions, and ways of being.
Themes
SimplicityCompletenessLifeWisdomClarity
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech, one could use this quote to emphasize the importance of simplifying goals to achieve success.
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