Don't keep forever on the public road, going only where others have gone. Leave the beaten track occasionally and dive into the woods. You will be certain to find something you have never seen before. Of course it will be a little thing, but do not ignore it. Follow it up, explore around it; one discovery will lead to another, and before you know it you will have something worth thinking about to occupy your mind. All really big discoveries are the result of thought.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Exploring unfamiliar paths leads to unique discoveries and deep thought.
- In plain terms
- Go off the usual road to find new things worth thinking about.
- What can you take from it?
- Curiosity drives meaningful discovery.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did a small discovery change your view?
Another view
Unstructured exploration can sometimes lead nowhere.
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