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Understand this from the waters in chasms and cracks: noisy go the small waters, silent goes the vast ocean. What is deficient that makes a noise, what is full that is calm; the fool is like a half-filled water-pot, the wise is like a full pool.
Source Sutta-Nipâta, Mahâvagga, v. 711-722 · 📖 Read the full passage
✨ To meditate on today
According to the Sutta-Nipāta, small streams make noise while the vast ocean flows in silence: one who is full of wisdom has no need to make himself heard. Today, in a conversation, speak less and listen more, and let your calm speak for you.
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