I knew I wouldn't ever trade all this whirling about my head for Russia or heaven or anything on earth.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The internal chaos and energy of thought are more valuable than external paradise.
- In plain terms
- I prefer my messy thoughts over any perfect place.
- What can you take from it?
- Value your internal world over external perfection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is more valuable to you?
- Can inner chaos be better?
Another view
External peace can still provide stability for internal growth.
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