When true simplicity is gain'd To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd, To turn, turn will be our delight 'Till by turning, turning we come round right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True simplicity is achieved by humbly bending, finding delight in turning and returning to the right path.
- In plain terms
- Humility and flexibility bring true simplicity.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay humble and adaptable to remain simple.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does humility foster simplicity?
- When is flexibility essential?
Another view
Poetic language may be vague for practical use.
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