Seem'd washing his hands with invisible soap In imperceptible water.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The image suggests a futile or imaginary action.
- In plain terms
- Washing with nothing is pointless.
- What can you take from it?
- Some efforts feel invisible or useless.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you feel invisible?
- Is all work visible?
Another view
It could just mean being very clean.
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