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I learned to make my mind large, as the universe is large…

“I learned to make my mind large, as the universe is large, so that there is room for paradoxes. Petals are bone marrow; pearls come from oysters. The dragon lives in the sky, ocean, marshes, and mountains; and the mountains are also its cranium. Its voice thunders and jingles like copper pans. It…” quote by Maxine Hong Kingston
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“I learned to make my mind large, as the universe is large, so that there is room for paradoxes. Petals are bone marrow; pearls come from oysters. The dragon lives in the sky, ocean, marshes, and mountains; and the mountains are also its cranium. Its voice thunders and jingles like copper pans. It breathes fire and water; and sometimes the dragon is one, sometimes many.”

Maxine Hong Kingston

About This Quote

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

Expanding one's mind to accommodate contradictions and vast possibilities, like a dragon inhabiting many realms.

In simple terms: Embrace paradox and vastness within.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate an open, expansive mindset.

Themes

growth paradox imagination

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • problem solving
  • personal development
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

mind expansion mythic symbolism interconnectedness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you hold contradictions?
  • What realms do you explore?
A Different Perspective

Balancing many perspectives can cause confusion.

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