There's something in a flying horse, There's something in a huge balloon; But through the clouds I'll never float Until I have a little Boat, Shaped like the crescent-moon.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Imagination has power but grounded, simple tools are preferred.
- In plain terms
- He will not fly with big inventions until he has a small boat.
- What can you take from it?
- Prefer simple, grounded means over grand spectacles.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why choose simple tools?
- What limits your flight?
Another view
It may limit potential by avoiding ambition.
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