Solomon Ibn Gabirol: "In seeking wisdom, the first step is silence."

Why This Quote Matters

On the surface this is about seeking. Sit with it longer and it turns into something about choices, and effort, and what you do when things get harder than expected.

The best use of a quote like this is not to think about it for a long time. It is to carry it into whatever comes next.

There is a reason some words last. These are those kinds of words.