Erik Christian HaugaardNow he understood clearly that roads do divide, at the crossroad there is a choice, and blinding oneself to it is a form of choosing, too; it is the fool's way, the coward's way.
About This Quote
"A man's reach should exceed his grasp, or what's a heaven for?" is a quote written by Robert Browning. It means that you should strive to understand the world around you, but not to do so with an absolute understanding of everything. You should be open to new ideas and try different ways of looking at things. This quote is important to note because it can help you understand how people can be very closed-minded to new ideas and maybe even the truth.
For example, if someone has been taught that their small town is the best place to live and they move elsewhere, they might feel uncomfortable and not know where to turn. When they look for help to adjust to their new environment, others may try to persuade them back into their original town. If they do not listen and instead continue on with their own way of thinking, people might call them “narrow-minded” or “un-educated” for living in a different place than where they were born and raised.
Source: The Untold Tale
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