In order to obtain the optimum view of what takes place in front of me, I should have to lower my eyes a little. But I lower my eyes no more. In a word, I only see what appears close beside me, what I best see I see ill.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Looking at what is closest often prevents seeing the bigger picture clearly.
- In plain terms
- Focusing too closely makes you miss the wider view.
- What can you take from it?
- Too much focus on details blurs the full picture.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you need distance to see clearly?
- What are you too close to?
Another view
Sometimes close attention is exactly what is needed.
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