The wise man looks into space and does not regard the small as too little, not the great as too big, for he knows that, there is no limit to dimensions.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A wise person sees all scales equally, knowing there are no limits to possibilities.
- In plain terms
- The wise view both small and large as part of an unlimited whole.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace limitless potential without bias toward size.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you favor big or small ideas?
- How can you balance both?
Another view
Practical constraints often impose real limits despite philosophical ideas.
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