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Like wind-- In it, with it, of it. Of it just like a sail…

“Like wind-- In it, with it, of it. Of it just like a sail, so light and strong that, even when it is bent flat, it gathers all the power of the wind without hampering its course. Like light-- In light, lit through by light, transformed into light. Like the lens which disappears in the light it…” quote by Dag Hammarskjold
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“Like wind-- In it, with it, of it. Of it just like a sail, so light and strong that, even when it is bent flat, it gathers all the power of the wind without hampering its course. Like light-- In light, lit through by light, transformed into light. Like the lens which disappears in the light it focuses. Like wind. Like light. Just this--on these expanses, on these heights.”

Dag Hammarskjold

About This Quote

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

The passage likens personal growth to wind and light, emphasizing adaptability, strength through flexibility, and becoming a conduit for greater energy without resistance.

In simple terms: Adaptability and strength through flexibility.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change, become a conduit for greater energy.

Themes

adaptability strength growth

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • leadership
  • creative work
  • overcoming obstacles

Key Concepts

metaphor fluidity energy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you stay flexible without losing direction?
  • What does becoming a conduit mean to you?
A Different Perspective

May become flexibility limit influence or clarity.

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