Travel Quote by John Webster
““Think't the best voyage that e'er you made like an irregular crab which, though’t goes backward, thinks that it goes right, because it goes its own way.””
About This Quote
Source Play: The Duchess of Malfi, Act I, Scene 2, 1612
A metaphor likens a misguided journey to a crab moving backward yet believing it moves forward, highlighting self‑deception.
In simple terms: People may think they’re progressing while actually regressing.
Key Takeaway
Beware self‑delusion in your pursuits.
Themes
self‑deception
illusion
misguided ambition
perception
Mood
reflective
cautionary
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- relationship decisions
- creative projects
- personal growth
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
self‑awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- What areas of your life might be moving backward?
- How can you verify true progress?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may be obscure for modern audiences.
