La lucidite, de meme que les rayons du soleil, n'a d'effet que par la fixite de la ligne droite, elle ne devine qu'a la condition de ne pas rompre son regard; elle se trouble dans les sautillements de la chance.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Clarity works like sunlight: it only shines when the line of sight stays fixed; it falters when distracted by chance.
- In plain terms
- Focus keeps clarity strong.
- What can you take from it?
- Maintain steady attention to see clearly.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does flexibility aid understanding?
- Can wandering thoughts be creative?
Another view
Life’s randomness can be valuable, not just a disturbance.
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