Quote by Rabindranath Tagore

YOU are the big drop of dew under the lotus leaf, I am the smaller one on its upper side,'said the dewdrop to the lake.

YOU are the big drop of dew under the lotus leaf, I am the s

Summary

This quote represents a conversation between two dewdrops, where the first dewdrop perceives itself as more significant than the other. It metaphorically compares the two characters to drops of dew on a lotus leaf and emphasizes the superior positioning of the first dewdrop on the upper side of the leaf. This quote highlights the dynamic of hierarchy and superiority, implying that even within the smallest of beings, such distinctions can exist.

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Humor Funny Philosophy Inspirational Humour Stray Birds

By Rabindranath Tagore

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