Caminante, no hay camino / Se hace camino al andar. = Walker, there is no path. The path is made by walking.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Paths in life are created by taking action, not by waiting.
- In plain terms
- You make the way by walking it.
- What can you take from it?
- Action creates opportunity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What path are you waiting to find?
- What step can you take today?
Another view
Some paths require preparation or permission before walking.
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