On Tuesday the freighter steamed through the Straits of Gibraltar and for five days plowed eastward through the Mediterranean, past islands and peninsulas rich in history, so that on Saturday night the steward advised Dr. Cullinane, 'If you wish an early sight of the Holy Land you must be up at dawn.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A ship travels through historic waters and a steward warns a doctor to wake up early to see the destination.
- In plain terms
- The ship moved east and a steward told a doctor to wake up early to see the Holy Land.
- What can you take from it?
- Seeing important places requires early effort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Was it worth waking up?
- What did he see?
Another view
The quote assumes the destination is worth the effort.
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