--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: We too should make ourselves empty, that…" description: "\"We too should make ourselves empty, that the great soul of the universe may fill us with its breath.\" — Anonymous" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9f3/anonymous-1_empty_we-too-should-make-ourselves-empty-that_876859.jpg" --- # We too should make ourselves empty, that the great soul of… ![“We too should make ourselves empty, that the great soul of the universe may fill us with its breath.” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9f3/anonymous-1_empty_we-too-should-make-ourselves-empty-that_876859.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9f3/anonymous-1_empty_we-too-should-make-ourselves-empty-that_876859.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/9f3/anonymous-1_empty_we-too-should-make-ourselves-empty-that_876859.jpg) > “We too should make ourselves empty, that the great soul of the universe may fill us with its breath.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Emptying oneself allows universal consciousness to fill and guide. **In simple terms:** Let go to be filled by the universe. Key Takeaway Practice humility and openness to greater wisdom. Themes spirituality mindfulness growth Mood calm introspective Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - meditation - creative work - stress relief Key Concepts emptiness universal consciousness breath Questions to Reflect On - What does “empty” mean to you? - How can you balance openness with self‑preservation? 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