Quote by Leonard Cohen

Raise a million filters and the rain will not be clean, until the longing for it be refined in deep confession. And still we hear, If only this nation had a soul, or, Let us change the way we trade, or, Let us be proud of our region.

Raise a million filters and the rain will not be clean, unti

Summary

This quote highlights the limitations of external changes without addressing the internal longing or desires within individuals or groups. It suggests that no matter how many filters are raised to purify rain or how many adjustments are made to trading methods or regional pride, true transformation can only occur when individuals engage in sincere self-reflection and introspection, letting go of superficial perspectives to uncover their deepest longings. It implies that for meaningful change to take place, the focus should shift towards personal growth and introspective evaluation rather than solely demanding external modifications.

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