To me, our destinies seem flower and fruit Born of an ever-generating root...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Destinies are like flowers and fruit growing from an ever-generating root.
- In plain terms
- Our futures grow like fruit from a constantly renewing source.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize that growth is continuous and rooted.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the root of your destiny?
- How can you nurture it?
Another view
Metaphor may be vague for concrete planning.
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