When it's dark enough, you can see the stars.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Darkness makes stars visible; hardship reveals value.
- In plain terms
- You need darkness to see the stars.
- What can you take from it?
- Hard times can reveal beauty.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What can you see in the dark?
- How do you find hope?
Another view
Sometimes darkness just hides things without revealing anything.
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