'I have looked for you. Now you have come to me. And I thank you.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges a long search for someone or something and expresses gratitude upon finding it.
- In plain terms
- I found you and am grateful.
- What can you take from it?
- Be grateful for connection.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who have you been looking for?
- What have you found?
Another view
The context is vague and could apply to many situations.
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