Our first intuitions are the true ones.
Emile M. CioranRead
Unlike a fountain that circulates the same water in an enclosed, perpetually recycling system, a human being circulates thoughts in an unlimited reservoir of self. Don't limit yourself to being a mere fountain when you contain an ocean.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the vast potential of human thought and creativity beyond self-imposed limitations.
Vera Nazarian's quote contrasts the limited nature of a fountain's water cycle with the boundless capacity of human thought. It suggests that like an ocean, we possess endless ideas and possibilities within us; thus, we should not confine ourselves to narrow perspectives but embrace the vastness of our potential.
Themes
ThoughtPotentialOceanLimitlessCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational seminar about personal growth.
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