Every word is an adamantine shell which encloses a great explosive force. To discover its meaning you must let it burst inside you like a bomb and in this way liberate the soul which it imprisons.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Words contain immense hidden power; understanding them requires letting their meaning explode within you to free your soul.
- In plain terms
- Words hold great power that you must feel deeply to unlock your inner self.
- What can you take from it?
- Engage deeply with language to unlock its transformative power.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What word has changed your perspective deeply?
- How do you let ideas impact you?
Another view
Not all words carry deep meaning or transformative power.
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