Truth is like a vast tree, which yields more and more fruits the more you nurture it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truth grows when you care for it and explore it deeply.
- In plain terms
- The more you nurture truth, the more you gain from it.
- What can you take from it?
- Invest time in understanding truth to get more value.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you nurture truth in your life?
- What fruits has truth yielded for you?
Another view
Some truths may not yield more no matter how much you nurture them.
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