Who looks in the sun will see no light else; but also he will see no shadow. Our life revolves unceasingly, but the centre is ever the same, and the wise will regard only the seasons of the soul.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Focusing only on the sun blinds you to both light and shadow, while wisdom watches the soul’s seasons.
- In plain terms
- Only seeing one thing limits perception.
- What can you take from it?
- Observe the full range of experience, not just the bright parts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you ignore when you focus narrowly?
- How can you broaden your view?
Another view
Sometimes focusing on a single goal is necessary.
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