Persist Like a River — The Wisdom of Water

Harmonise with change

4 min read5 days ago

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“A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence.”― James N. Watkins

Water, with its timeless and immutable nature, has long been revered as a source of wisdom and a symbol of profound truths.

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