With these celestial Wisdom calms the mind, And makes the happiness she does not find.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This suggests wisdom soothes the mind and provides contentment even when external happiness is missing.
- In plain terms
- Wisdom calms your mind and makes you happy even if you do not find happiness outside.
- What can you take from it?
- Wisdom can calm you and create peace inside.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you find peace?
- Does wisdom bring happiness?
Another view
Wisdom does not always solve practical external problems.
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