We dance round in a ring and suppose, But the Secret sits in the middle and knows.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Frost suggests that while we dance around a secret, the secret itself remains central and aware.
- In plain terms
- We circle around a secret, but the secret stays in the middle knowing everything.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge that core truths persist despite our distractions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the 'secret' in your life?
- How do you stay aware of central truths?
Another view
The metaphor may imply a static secret, ignoring change.
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