In Fleet Street, in Fleet Street, the People are so fleet They barely touch the cobble-stones with their nimble feet!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- City people move quickly without grounding.
- In plain terms
- People rush in the city streets.
- What can you take from it?
- Urban life moves fast.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you moving too fast?
- How do you ground yourself?
Another view
Speed can sometimes be necessary.
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