A ceremony is a book in which a great deal is written. Anyone who understands can read it. One rite often contains more than a hundred books.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ceremonies contain deep symbolic meaning that only those with understanding can grasp. A single ritual often holds more wisdom than many written books.
- In plain terms
- Ceremonies are rich with meaning for those who know how to interpret them.
- What can you take from it?
- Look beyond surface actions to find deeper meaning in rituals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What rituals do you encounter daily?
- What deeper meaning might they hold?
Another view
Not everyone has the context needed to read these symbolic books.
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