I still do. It's changed a lot. It started off as something ancient and forgotten; and became something modern and real. I just couldn't swim. The tunnels get narrower and narrower.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He reflects on how a situation has shifted from ancient to modern, becoming increasingly difficult.
- In plain terms
- It started as something old and is now real but harder to navigate.
- What can you take from it?
- Situations evolve and often become more complex.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How has your path changed?
Another view
The quote is very fragmented without clear context.
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