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    Oct 22, 2006, 08:14 PM
    Poem
    Can someone explain this poem? A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of book
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    Oct 22, 2006, 08:24 PM
    Hi Glm,
    It seems almost something of Zen outlook to me. A pleasureable direct connection with, or experience of, a simple natural joy, readily available; rather than the more removed, abstract intellectual process of envisioning a world, and generating feelings, through words. :)
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    Oct 22, 2006, 08:31 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by glm2468
    Can someone explain this poem? A morning-glory at my window satisfies me more than the metaphysics of book
    Thanks Tomas!

    Can you give me an example of this quote? A punchline? Or memorable statement?

    Please help... :-(
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    Oct 22, 2006, 09:18 PM
    Hi Glm,
    Not sure exactly how to sum it up, but I think this famous quote from poet William Blake comes close:

    To see a world in a grain of sand
    And heaven in a wild flower
    Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
    And eternity in an hour.
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    Oct 22, 2006, 09:41 PM
    I've been thinking about it, and I guess the best way to summarize it is, "Keep it simple!" People often assume that bigger, more expensive, more elaborate... etc. is often better. And in the process, they get so wrapped up in the intracacies, that they overlook what a miracle the small things often are. Without many small things, nothing big could really exist.
    Hope this helps somewhat. :)

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