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“In the beginning there was a river. The river became a road and the road branched out to the whole world. And because the road was once a river it was always hungry.” quote by Ben Okri
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“In the beginning there was a river. The river became a road and the road branched out to the whole world. And because the road was once a river it was always hungry.”

Ben Okri

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Metaphor of a river turning into a road, symbolizing ever‑expanding desire and insatiable growth.

In simple terms: Desire grows like a river‑turned‑road.

Key Takeaway

Channel ambition wisely.

Themes

growth desire transformation

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • urban development
  • personal ambition

Key Concepts

metaphor expansion hunger

Questions to Reflect On

  • What drives your endless expansion?
  • How can you balance growth with contentment?
A Different Perspective

Unchecked hunger can lead to burnout.

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