Bone marrow Quote by Maxine Hong Kingston
“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.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Woman Warrior by Maxine Hong Kingston, 1976
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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