--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It's very far away/It takes about a half…" description: "\"It's very far away/It takes about a half a day to get there/ If we travel by-dragonfly.\" — Jimi Hendrix" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ec/jimi-hendrix-1491_dragonflies_it-s-very-far-away-it-takes-about-a-half_2960516.jpg" --- # It's very far away/It takes about a half a day to get… ![“It's very far away/It takes about a half a day to get there/ If we travel by-dragonfly.” quote by Jimi Hendrix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ec/jimi-hendrix-1491_dragonflies_it-s-very-far-away-it-takes-about-a-half_2960516.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ec/jimi-hendrix-1491_dragonflies_it-s-very-far-away-it-takes-about-a-half_2960516.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2ec/jimi-hendrix-1491_dragonflies_it-s-very-far-away-it-takes-about-a-half_2960516.jpg) > “It's very far away/It takes about a half a day to get there/ If we travel by-dragonfly.” [Jimi Hendrix](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jimi-hendrix/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Traveling a great distance feels endless, but a swift, fantastical means could make it brief. **In simple terms:** Long journeys seem endless; a magical shortcut would be quick. Key Takeaway Seek creative solutions to reduce effort. Themes imagination travel time Mood dreamy hopeful Type creative inspirational When to use this quote - adventure - logistics - daydreaming Key Concepts fantasy efficiency Questions to Reflect On - What realistic method could shorten your journey? - How does imagination help cope with long tasks? 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