I seen too many guys with land in their head. They never get none under their hand. Ch.4, p.75
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes that many men dream of owning land but never actually achieve it.
- In plain terms
- Many people talk about owning land but never get any land.
- What can you take from it?
- Dreams without action rarely become reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What prevents people from turning dreams into reality?
- Is it better to dream or to be realistic?
Another view
It generalizes about 'guys' without distinguishing between different circumstances.
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