--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: If you don't try to fly and so break…" description: "\"If you don't try to fly and so break yourself apart, you will be broken open by death, when it's too late for all you could become.\" — Rumi" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b83/rumi-56_break_if-you-don-t-try-to-fly-and-so-break-you_1645960.jpg" --- # If you don't try to fly and so break yourself apart, you… ![“If you don't try to fly and so break yourself apart, you will be broken open by death, when it's too late for all you could become.” quote by Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b83/rumi-56_break_if-you-don-t-try-to-fly-and-so-break-you_1645960.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b83/rumi-56_break_if-you-don-t-try-to-fly-and-so-break-you_1645960.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/b83/rumi-56_break_if-you-don-t-try-to-fly-and-so-break-you_1645960.jpg) > “If you don't try to fly and so break yourself apart, you will be broken open by death, when it's too late for all you could become.” [Rumi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rumi/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Avoiding risk leads to death; taking action may cause pain, but inaction guarantees demise. **In simple terms:** Risk is necessary; inaction leads to death. Key Takeaway Embrace risk to avoid stagnation. Themes risk mortality growth Mood courageous urgent Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - career moves - creative projects - personal health decisions - relationship choices Key Concepts existentialism spirituality Questions to Reflect On - What risks are you avoiding? - How can you balance risk and safety? A Different Perspective Fear can paralyze action. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Death](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/death/) [Flying](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/flying/) [Too late](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/too-late/) ## Related quotes > [No," Jace agreed. "We don't fly. 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