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“Death belongs to life as birth does The walk is in the raising of the foot as in the laying of it down” quote by Rabindranath Tagore
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“Death belongs to life as birth does The walk is in the raising of the foot as in the laying of it down”

Rabindranath Tagore

About This Quote

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

Life and death are paired; each step involves both rising and falling.

In simple terms: Life includes both growth and decline.

Key Takeaway

Accept the dual nature of existence.

Themes

life death balance growth

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • grief counseling
  • spiritual practice
  • creative work

Key Concepts

dualism impermanence

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “raising the foot” symbolize for you?
  • How do you honor both ascent and descent?
A Different Perspective

May overlook the possibility of transcendence beyond cycles.

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