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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It dances today, my heart, _x000D_ like a peacock it dances, _x000D_ it dances. _x000D_ It sports a mosaic of passions like a peacock’s tail, _x000D_ It soars to the sky with delight, it quests, _x000D_ Oh wildly, it dances today, my heart, _x000D_ like a peacock it dances.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote celebrates the joy and exuberance of the heart, likening it to a peacock's vibrant dance.
Rabindranath Tagore's quote expresses profound happiness and the lively spirit of the heart through the imagery of a peacock dancing. The use of such vivid metaphors emphasizes the heart's ability to experience and showcase a multitude of emotions, akin to the colorful display of a peacock's tail, symbolizing beauty, joy, and freedom in one's emotional expression.
Themes
HappinessJoyHeartDancePeacock
In practice
Example use cases
During a wedding toast, one might say, 'Just like a peacock, let your love and happiness dance and flourish.'
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