Quote by Muriel Barbery

When tea becomes ritual, it takes its place at the heart of our ability to see greatness in small things. Where is beauty to be found? In great things that, like everything else, are doomed to die, or in small things that aspire to nothing, yet know how to set a jewel of infinity in a single moment?

When tea becomes ritual, it takes its place at the heart of

Summary

This quote speaks to the significance of finding beauty and greatness in the simple and ordinary aspects of life. By turning something as mundane as drinking tea into a ritual, it highlights the power of finding joy and meaning in small moments. The quote ponders whether true beauty lies in grand, yet temporary things, or in the humble, timeless moments that unexpectedly hold infinite value. It encourages us to appreciate and seek the limitless wonder that may reside within the smallest and most unassuming experiences.

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Beauty Infinity Tea Ritual Ceremony

By Muriel Barbery

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