A way is made by walking it. A thing is so by calling it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A path is created by walking it. An object is defined by what we call it.
- In plain terms
- Paths are made by walking; things by naming.
- What can you take from it?
- Action and language create reality.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What path are you walking?
- How do you define things?
Another view
Some paths exist before anyone walks them.
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