It was wonderful to find America, but it would have been more wonderful to miss it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Finding a new land is amazing, but discovering the world beyond it is even better.
- In plain terms
- Exploring beyond what we know is more exciting than just arriving somewhere new.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay curious and keep exploring beyond your current discoveries.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What new place have you recently discovered?
- Where will you go next?
Another view
Sometimes settling down is more valuable than constant exploration.
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