He was always leaning forward, pushing something invisible ahead of him.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This describes a person constantly striving toward an unseen goal.
- In plain terms
- He was always pushing toward something unseen.
- What can you take from it?
- Striving forward without visible direction.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What invisible thing drives you?
- Is your effort directed?
Another view
Not all forward movement leads to progress.
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