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“We spend our lives hurrying away from the real, as though it were deadly to us. It must be somewhere up there on the horizon, we think. And all the time it is in the soil, right beneath our feet.” quote by William Logan
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“We spend our lives hurrying away from the real, as though it were deadly to us. It must be somewhere up there on the horizon, we think. And all the time it is in the soil, right beneath our feet.”

William Logan

About This Quote

People chase distant ideals while neglecting immediate reality.

In simple terms: Ignore distant dreams, notice present.

Key Takeaway

Balance aspirations with present awareness.

Themes

philosophy mindfulness existence

Mood

reflective contemplative

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • spiritual practice
  • environmental awareness

Key Concepts

presence distraction focus

Questions to Reflect On

  • What is the cost of ignoring the horizon?
  • How can we stay grounded yet aim high?
A Different Perspective

The quote may romanticize neglect of future planning.

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