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“All that is best for us comes of itself into our hands-but if we strive to overtake it, it perpetually eludes us.” quote by Ananda Coomaraswamy
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“All that is best for us comes of itself into our hands-but if we strive to overtake it, it perpetually eludes us.”

Ananda Coomaraswamy

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Things that come naturally are easiest to keep; forcing them makes them slip away.

In simple terms: Natural gifts stay, forced ones flee.

Key Takeaway

Respect natural flow, avoid over‑control.

Themes

nature effort balance

Mood

contemplative calm

Type

wisdom advice

When to use this quote

  • skill development
  • relationships
  • creative work
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

intrinsic motivation acceptance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What areas in your life need a more relaxed approach?
  • How can you recognize when to let go?
A Different Perspective

Pursuing something too aggressively can cause burnout or loss.

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