The world is ready to give up its secrets if we only know how to knock, how to give it the necessary blow. The strength and force of the blow come through concentration.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Concentration provides the focused force necessary to unlock the deeper secrets of the world.
- In plain terms
- Concentration gives you the power to understand things deeply.
- What can you take from it?
- Use deep concentration to solve complex problems.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you need more focus in your life?
Another view
It assumes all truths are discoverable through effort alone.
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