"部分和整体的总和就是灵魂"
— Walt Whitman
Simplified Meaning:
Every part of something and all the complete things together make up something bigger and deeper inside us, like our soul. Think about a tree: it's made up of leaves, branches, roots, and trunk. Each part is important, but when you see them all together, the tree becomes a living, growing thing. In the same way, each experience we have and everything we learn shapes who we are on the inside. Imagine a family. Each family member has their own personality and traits. Alone, they are just individuals. But together, they create a strong bond and a shared identity that is the spirit or soul of the family. If someone wanted to improve themselves, they could start by understanding that all their thoughts, experiences, and actions combine to shape their innermost self. They could try to learn from every part of their life to become a better, more balanced person.
