Animals can communicate quite well. And they do. And generally speaking, they are ignored
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I think us here to wonder, myself. To wonder. To ask. And that in wondering bout the big things and asking bout the big things, you learn about the little ones, almost by accident. But you never know nothing more about the big things than you start out with. The more I wonder, the more I love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Wondering about life's big questions leads to understanding smaller ones and fosters love.
Alice Walker's quote emphasizes the importance of curiosity and inquiry in our lives. By engaging with the great mysteries and questions of existence, we inadvertently gain insights into the smaller, everyday aspects of life. Furthermore, she suggests that through this process of wondering and learning, a deeper sense of love and connection develops, reinforcing the idea that exploration and emotion are intertwined.
Themes
WonderCuriosityLoveLearningQuestions
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a discussion on the importance of curiosity in education.
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