Quote by T.S. Eliot

We had the experience but missed the meaning. And approach to the meaning restores the experience in a different form.

We had the experience but missed the meaning. And approach t

Summary

This quote suggests that sometimes we may have experiences in life without truly understanding the significance or deeper meaning behind them. However, by actively contemplating and analyzing the meaning behind those experiences, we can open ourselves up to a new understanding or perspective, turning the experience into something more meaningful or transformative. It implies that the true value lies in our ability to engage with and reflect upon our experiences, rather than simply moving through them without thought.

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