Consider a man riding a bicycle. Whoever he is, we can say three things about him. We know he got on the bicycle and started to move. We know that at some point he will stop and get off. Most important of all, we know that if at any point between the beginning and the end of his journey he stops moving and does not get off the bicycle he will fall off it. That is a metaphor for the journey through life of any living thing, and I think of any society of living things.

Summary

This quote uses the metaphor of a man riding a bicycle to illustrate the journey through life. It implies that in life, we must keep moving forward to maintain balance and avoid falling off. It suggests that motion is essential to progress, and stopping or staying stagnant can lead to failure or downfall. The quote also extends the metaphor to societies, suggesting that the same principle applies to groups of living beings collectively. The underlying message highlights the importance of perseverance, growth, and continuous effort in both individual and societal contexts.

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