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Divides Quote by Robert W. Service

“The trails of the world be countless, and most of the trails be tried; You tread on the heels of the many, till you come where the ways divide;And one lies safe in the sunlight, and the other is dreary and wan,But you look aslant at the Lone Trail, and the Lone Trail lures you on.” quote by Robert W. Service
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“The trails of the world be countless, and most of the trails be tried; You tread on the heels of the many, till you come where the ways divide;And one lies safe in the sunlight, and the other is dreary and wan,But you look aslant at the Lone Trail, and the Lone Trail lures you on.”

Robert W. Service

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Trail of the World”, 1914

Life offers many paths; one safe, one bleak, yet the solitary trail tempts the traveler.

In simple terms: Multiple paths, one alluring lone trail.

Key Takeaway

Explore beyond comfort zones.

Themes

choice adventure solitude temptation

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career decisions
  • travel planning
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

existentialism risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What draws you to the “lone trail”?
  • How do you balance safety and curiosity?
A Different Perspective

Choosing the unknown can be risky.

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