The traveler has to knock at every alien door to come to his own, and he has to wonder through all the outer worlds to reach the innermost shrine at the end.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- To find oneself, one must explore the outside world and encounter others. The journey outward leads to the innermost self.
- In plain terms
- You must travel through the world and face strangers to truly find yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-discovery requires exploring the external world before reaching the inner self.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where have you traveled to find yourself?
- What is your innermost shrine?
Another view
Not everyone finds themselves through travel; some discover identity in place.
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