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They evoke a sense of nostalgia, transporting us back to carefree days of childhood while simultaneously offering wisdom about the complexities of life. These quotes often highlight themes of patience, resilience, and the beauty of discovery, resonating with anyone who has ever embarked on a quest for understanding or connection. Whether it's the thrill of the chase or the satisfaction of finding what was once hidden, the essence of hide-and-seek continues to inspire and delight, making it a rich source of reflection and insight for people of all ages.",{"quotes":11,"pagination":291},[12,29,54,70,89,104,129,148,171,224],{"id":13,"quote_text":14,"author_id":15,"source_id":16,"has_image":17,"author":18,"source":24,"quote_tag":25,"commentary":23},950555,"The Atheist is God playing at hide and seek with Himself; but is the Theist any other? Well, perhaps; for he has seen the shadow of God and clutched at it.",10081,4,false,{"id":15,"author_name":19,"slug":20,"author_name_first_letter":21,"article_count":22,"image_url":23},"Sri Aurobindo","sri-aurobindo","S",336,null,{},[26],{"id":27,"tag":28},3952947,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":30,"quote_text":31,"author_id":32,"source_id":33,"has_image":17,"author":34,"source":39,"quote_tag":40,"commentary":23},545659,"Well, first off. The Divine is obvious. One of the Ninety-Nine Names of Allah is Az-Zhahir, The Obvious, the Conspicuous and the Clear. It's not as if you have to go anywhere or do anything to find the Divine. Do you think the Divine would play hide-and-go-seek with you?",1516,2,{"id":32,"author_name":35,"slug":36,"author_name_first_letter":37,"article_count":38,"image_url":23},"Laurence Galian","laurence-galian","L",409,{},[41,44,49],{"id":42,"tag":43},2963186,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":45,"tag":46},2963187,{"id":47,"tag_name":48},6971,"sufism",{"id":50,"tag":51},2963183,{"id":52,"tag_name":53},14500,"clear",{"id":55,"quote_text":56,"author_id":57,"source_id":33,"has_image":17,"author":58,"source":64,"quote_tag":65,"commentary":69},545655,"Love does not recognise the terms hide and seek. When it happens, it becomes visible without any fear or hesitation.",291,{"id":57,"author_name":59,"slug":60,"author_name_first_letter":61,"article_count":62,"image_url":63},"Ehsan Sehgal","ehsan-sehgal","E",3668,"/images/author/Ehsan_Sehgal.png",{},[66],{"id":67,"tag":68},2963175,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},"**The Backstory**\nEhsan Sehgal, a renowned Iranian poet, writer, and activist, penned this quote amidst the tumultuous backdrop of his life. Born in 1947 in the city of Mashhad, Iran, Sehgal's experiences with persecution, exile, and love have deeply influenced his work. This quote is likely from one of his poetic collections, where he explores the complexities of human emotions.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe quote reveals a profound paradox: love is not about hiding or seeking validation; rather, it becomes apparent when one is unafraid to be vulnerable. This counterintuitive truth challenges the conventional notion that love requires secrecy or strategic presentation, instead suggesting that its visibility is a natural consequence of genuine expression.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset in modern life, professionals and creatives can benefit from embracing a similar vulnerability in their personal and professional relationships. By being unafraid to express themselves authentically, without pretenses or fear of judgment, individuals can foster deeper connections and more meaningful interactions with others.",{"id":71,"quote_text":72,"author_id":73,"source_id":33,"has_image":17,"author":74,"source":79,"quote_tag":80,"commentary":23},545651,"You musn't talk of a young lady *belonging* to anybody, as if she was a piece of furniture, or money in the Three per Cent, or something of that sort.",1310,{"id":73,"author_name":75,"slug":76,"author_name_first_letter":77,"article_count":78,"image_url":23},"Wilkie Collins","wilkie-collins","W",230,{},[81,86],{"id":82,"tag":83},2963161,{"id":84,"tag_name":85},115,"women",{"id":87,"tag":88},2963160,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},{"id":90,"quote_text":91,"author_id":92,"source_id":33,"has_image":17,"author":93,"source":98,"quote_tag":99,"commentary":103},545636,"I guess this personal hide-and-seek is not unusual. And some people are 'it' all their lives - hopelessly 'it.",1203,{"id":92,"author_name":94,"slug":95,"author_name_first_letter":96,"article_count":97,"image_url":23},"John Steinbeck","john-steinbeck","J",1374,{},[100],{"id":101,"tag":102},2963112,{"id":5,"tag_name":6},"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from John Steinbeck's novel \"The Winter of Our Discontent\" (1961), where the protagonist, Ethan Allen Hawley, struggles with his own identity and sense of belonging. Steinbeck, a renowned author known for his poignant portrayals of the human condition, was writing during a tumultuous period in American history, marked by social and cultural upheaval. As a historian, I note that Steinbeck's own life was characterized by struggles with fame, identity, and the weight of his own expectations.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nSteinbeck's quote reveals a profound paradox: the desire for individuality and uniqueness can sometimes be at odds with the human need for connection and belonging. The phrase \"hopelessly 'it'\" suggests that some people may be forever trapped in a state of self-awareness, unable to shake off the feeling of being an outsider, even as they desperately seek to fit in. This tension between the desire for self-expression and the need for social acceptance is a timeless and universal human conundrum.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this insight to your own life, recognize that the pursuit of individuality and uniqueness can sometimes be a double-edged sword. Rather than trying to be the \"exception to the rule,\" focus on cultivating a sense of belonging and connection with others, while still maintaining your own distinct perspective and voice. This requires embracing the complexity and nuance of your own identity, rather than trying to fit into predetermined categories or expectations.",{"id":105,"quote_text":106,"author_id":107,"source_id":33,"has_image":17,"author":108,"source":113,"quote_tag":114,"commentary":128},545596,"He knew one thing only, and it was beyond fear or reason: He was not going to die crouching here like a child playing hide-and-seek; he was not going to die kneeling at Voldemort’s feet . . . he was going to die upright like his father, and he was going to die trying to defend himself, even if no defense was possible. . . .",293,{"id":107,"author_name":109,"slug":110,"author_name_first_letter":96,"article_count":111,"image_url":112},"J.K. 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Born in 1833, Ingersoll lived through the tumultuous era of industrialization and social change in America. As an advocate for humanism and free thought, he would have been acutely aware of the societal pressures to conform and achieve success.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nAt first glance, this quote may seem to suggest that happiness is something we overlook because it's so elusive or ephemeral. However, upon closer examination, Ingersoll reveals a profound paradox: **success and happiness are not mutually exclusive, but they have distinct temporalities**. While we often strive for success as a long-term goal, happiness is something that can be cultivated in the present moment.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider shifting your focus from achieving success as an end goal to cultivating small moments of happiness throughout your day. 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