Men do change, and change comes like a little wind that ruffles the curtains at dawn, and it comes like the stealthy perfume of wildflowers hidden in the grass.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Change happens subtly and naturally over time rather than all at once.
- In plain terms
- Change comes quietly like wind or flowers.
- What can you take from it?
- Change is often subtle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you notice small change?
- How do you handle subtle shifts?
Another view
Sometimes change needs to be forceful or immediate.
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