Objects which are usually the motives of our travels by land and sea are often overlooked and neglected if they lie under our eye...We put off from time to time going and seeing what we know we have an opportunity of seeing when we please.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- We often ignore things we see every day while seeking rare sights abroad.
- In plain terms
- We overlook things near us and go far to see them.
- What can you take from it?
- Appreciate what is close to you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What have you overlooked near you?
- Why do we seek far?
Another view
Not everything close to us is worth noticing.
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