Sparks fly upward.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Sparks fly upward is a brief, symbolic statement about natural direction.
- In plain terms
- Sparks go up; it's simple and natural.
- What can you take from it?
- Look for natural directions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What always goes up?
- Is nature always simple?
Another view
Sparks can also fall when wind changes.
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