Don't keep forever on the public road. Leave the beaten path occasionally and dive into the woods. You will be certain to find something you have never seen before, and 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 beyond routine leads to new ideas and discoveries.
- In plain terms
- Step off the common path to find fresh perspectives.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek novelty to spark creativity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where have you been lately without thinking?
- What routine could you break?
Another view
Routine is sometimes necessary for efficiency and stability.
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