Meet is it changes should control Our being, lest we rust in ease. We all are changed by still degrees, All but the basis of the soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Change is necessary for growth, though the core essence of the soul remains constant.
- In plain terms
- We change over time to avoid stagnation, but our inner soul stays the same.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace change to grow while keeping your core values.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What parts of you stay the same?
- Is change always necessary?
Another view
Sometimes change erodes the core self rather than preserving it.
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