“The owl of Minerva begins its flight only with the coming of the dusk.”
— Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel
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Simplified Meaning:
Understanding often comes after events have happened, not before. Imagine you're watching a movie; you only fully understand the plot and the characters' motivations at the end, not at the beginning. Life is similar. We often learn important lessons or gain clearer insight only after we've gone through experiences, especially challenging ones. It's like how you understand things better when looking back after everything is over. If you're facing a tough situation, remember that clarity and wisdom will come with time and experience, just as the owl leaves its nest only as night falls.
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