The wise man warns me that life is but a dewdrop on the lotus leaf. ~ 46
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life is short and fragile like a dewdrop on a leaf.
- In plain terms
- Life is brief and delicate.
- What can you take from it?
- Remember life is short.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does life's brevity affect you?
- What makes life fragile?
Another view
Life can feel long depending on perspective.
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