But was there really any place on earth where he could be free of this?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker doubts any place exists where they can escape internal burdens.
- In plain terms
- There is no escape from this trouble.
- What can you take from it?
- Some struggles follow you everywhere.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you feel trapped?
- What are you running from?
Another view
Change of environment can sometimes help.
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