Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
VirgilRead
Consider what each soil will bear, and what each refuses.
Interpretation
This quote encourages us to understand the capabilities and limitations of different circumstances before making decisions.
Virgil emphasizes the importance of assessing the unique attributes and constraints of different situations (or 'soils') before diving into them. In doing so, we should recognize what is conducive to growth and what may lead to failure, guiding our choices towards more suitable paths.
In practice
A speaker might use this quote to illustrate a point about career choices during a motivational seminar.
Hug the shore; let others try the deep.
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