A student asks a teacher, What is love? The teacher said…
“A student asks a teacher, What is love? The teacher said, in order to answer your question, go to the wheat field and choose the biggest wheat and come back. But the rule is: you can go through them only once and cannot turn back to pick. The student went to the field, go thru first row, he saw one big wheat, but he wonders¦.may be there is a bigger one later. Then he saw another bigger one¦ but may be there is an even bigger one waiting for him. Later, when he finished more than half of the wheat field, he starts to realise that the wheat is not as big as the previous one he saw, he knew he has missed the biggest one, and he regretted. So, he ended up went back to the teacher with empty hand. The teacher told him, ¦this is love¦ you keep looking for better ones, but when later you realise, you have already missed the person!!!”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The story illustrates that endless searching for the perfect can cause missed opportunities, teaching that love involves acceptance, not perpetual comparison.
In simple terms: Always searching for better can make you miss the best.
Key Takeaway
Accept love when found; avoid endless comparison.
Themes
love
choice
regret
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
parabolic
didactic
When to use this quote
- dating
- career choices
- investment decisions
Key Concepts
optimal stopping
decision theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “the biggest wheat” symbolize for you?
- How can you balance seeking growth with appreciating what you have?
A Different Perspective
Perfectionism can paralyze decision making.