We call those poets who are first to mark, Through earth's dull mist the coming of the dawn, Who see in twilight's gloom the first pale spark, While others only note that day is gone.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.Read
Simple people... are very quick to see the live facts which are going on about them.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Simple people have a clear awareness of the realities around them.
This quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. suggests that those who lead simpler lives tend to be more in tune with the actual events and truths occurring in their surroundings. Their straightforward perspective allows them to grasp what others might overlook, emphasizing the value of clarity and attentiveness in understanding life.
Themes
SimplicityAwarenessTruthFactsPerceptionClarity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a discussion about mindfulness and living in the present.
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