Back in high school, my buddies tried to put the make on anything that moved. I told them, 'Why limit yourselves?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker mocks his friends for only pursuing obvious romantic interests, suggesting they should be open to anything.
- In plain terms
- Don't restrict your search for romance to only the obvious choices.
- What can you take from it?
- Keep an open mind when looking for connections.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What limits your choices?
- Is less more?
Another view
It implies a lack of standards rather than true openness.
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