Elizabeth GilbertI thought about the relentless thought-processing, soul-devouring machine that is my brain, and wondered how on earth I was ever going to master it. Then I remembered that line from Jaws and couldn't help smiling: 'We're gonna need a bigger boat.
About This Quote
When you are working on a complex or difficult task, it is easy to get stuck in the details. However, when you take a step back and go over the big picture, you can see it in a new light. Maybe all of the details are not so important after all. This quote is an example of this idea.
Source: Eat, Pray, Love
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