Im Gebirge ist der nachste Weg von Gipfel zu Gipfel: aber dazu musst du lange Beine haben. Spruche sollen Gipfel sein: und Die, zu denen gesprochen wird, Grosse und Hochwuchsige.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The best path in the mountains is from peak to peak, but you need long legs; sayings should be peaks, and those spoken to should be great and tall.
- In plain terms
- Reaching high goals requires ability, and wise words should match lofty ambitions.
- What can you take from it?
- Match your aspirations with the capacity to achieve them.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are your goals realistic?
- Do your words reflect your actions?
Another view
Long legs may be metaphorical but can ignore structural obstacles.
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