It rose like thunder, clapped under our hands
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Something powerful started quietly and grew loud.
- In plain terms
- A big thing started under our hands.
- What can you take from it?
- Big changes often start small and unnoticed.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What started quietly for you?
- When did you notice the thunder?
Another view
Some big things start with obvious noise.
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