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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Let my thoughts come to you, when I am gone, like the afterglow of sunset at the margin of starry silence.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote speaks to the enduring presence of thoughts and memories even after one's physical absence.
Rabindranath Tagore's quote evokes the idea that the essence of a person can linger in the minds of others, much like the serene beauty of a sunset that remains in sight before nightfall. It suggests that thoughts and emotions shared with loved ones will continue to resonate and provide comfort, akin to the peaceful stillness that follows a vibrant sunset in a tranquil setting.
Themes
ThoughtsMemoriesAbsencePresenceSunsetInner Peace
In practice
Example use cases
In a eulogy, one might say, 'Let my thoughts come to you, when I am gone, like the afterglow of sunset at the margin of starry silence.'
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