The true way is along a rope that is not spanned high in the air, but only just above the ground. It seems intended more to cause stumbling than to be walked upon.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The right path is low and dangerous, more likely to trip you than guide you.
- In plain terms
- The true way is hard and risky to walk.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect the right path to be difficult and unsafe.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Which path feels dangerous to you?
- Is the right way always hard?
Another view
Some paths are safe and clear depending on context and guidance.
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