Type of the wise who soar, but never roam; True to the kindred points of Heaven and Home!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The wise maintain high aspirations while staying grounded in their origins and values.
- In plain terms
- Wisdom involves aiming high without losing touch with home.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay grounded even when pursuing great goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does home mean to you?
- How do you balance ambition and roots?
Another view
Sometimes leaving home is necessary for growth.
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True beauty dwells in deep retreats, Whose veil is unremoved Till heart with heart in concord beats, And the lover is beloved.
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