In the universe suddenly restored to its silence, the myriad wondering little voices of the earth rise up. Unconscious, secret calls, invitations from all the faces, they are the necessary reverse and the price of victory. There is no sun without shadow, and it is essential to know the night.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Silence and voices coexist in the universe; victory requires understanding both light and shadow.
- In plain terms
- Knowing life means accepting both the light and the dark.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept the full reality of existence.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you learn from your darkest times?
- Is victory possible without shadow?
Another view
Not everyone finds victory in accepting the night.
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