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.
Rabindranath TagoreRead
This is the ultimate end of man, to find the One which is in him; which is his truth, which is his soul; the key with which he opens the gate of the spiritual life, the heavenly kingdom.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The essence of a person's life is to discover their true self and inner truth, which leads to spiritual awakening.
Rabindranath Tagore's quote emphasizes the journey of self-discovery and the importance of finding one's inner truth. It suggests that the ultimate purpose of life is to connect with the deeper aspects of oneself, which leads to spiritual enlightenment and understanding of a higher existence.
Themes
Self-DiscoveryTruthSpiritualitySoulEnlightenment
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about personal growth, one could use this quote to highlight the importance of self-exploration.
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