It is said there are flowers that bloom only once in a…
“It is said there are flowers that bloom only once in a hundred years. Why should there not be some that bloom once in a thousand, in ten thousand years? Perhaps we never know about them simply because this "once in a thousand years" has come today.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Rare events may be overlooked because we expect them to be even rarer, leading us to miss unique opportunities.
In simple terms: Rare things are missed.
Stay open to unexpected possibilities.
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When to use this quote
- scientific research
- investment decisions
- personal goals
- artistic inspiration
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What rare opportunities might you be ignoring?
- How can you adjust expectations to notice them?
Assuming rarity can cause missed chances.