When the virus of restlessness begins to take possession of a wayward man, and the road away from Here seems broad and straight and sweet, the victim must first find himself a good and sufficient reason for going.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- To justify leaving home or a current situation, a restless person must find a compelling reason.
- In plain terms
- Restlessness drives people away, but they need a good reason to leave.
- What can you take from it?
- Reasons for leaving must outweigh the comfort of staying.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What justifies leaving your current home?
- Is restlessness a valid reason to move?
Another view
Sometimes people leave without a clear or sufficient reason.
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