Belinda M. GordonDo you see the labyrinth out there?" She waved a graceful hand toward the garden. "Life is like that labyrinth, full of pathways that seem like the right way, but end up being detours. We go one way and then another until we find our true path.
About This Quote
The labyrinth is an ancient form of map that is based on a path that eventually leads to the center. The word labyrinth comes from the Greek word for “maze” and was used to describe an ancient maze-like structure constructed to keep people in suspense. With this quote, the author is pointing out that life is full of detours that seem like the right way but can lead us to our goal instead.
Source: Tressas Treasures
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