Quote by Johnathan Cainer

Before big bridges, deep tunnels and the advent of health and safety regulations, there were many ways to cross rivers. They would use rowing boats, rickety rafts or in the absence of a vessel, swim or wade. Everyone knew what a stepping-stone was. They all understood that it was not something that you would want to stand on for any length of time. It was a means to an end, an important point and a route from A to B.

Before big bridges, deep tunnels and the advent of health an

Summary

This quote emphasizes the idea of stepping-stones as temporary tools or obstacles that help people reach their desired destinations. In the absence of modern infrastructure and safety regulations, the various dangerous methods of crossing rivers highlight the importance of these stepping-stones as essential points along the way. They serve as necessary steps towards achieving goals, symbolizing the need to navigate through challenges and obstacles in life to reach a desired outcome. Just as stepping-stones are not meant for staying put, it suggests that individuals should value these transitional stages and perceive them as stepping stones towards greater achievements.

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By Johnathan Cainer

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