Quote by Heraclitus

If you do not the expect the unexpected you will not find it, for it is not to be reached by search or trail.

If you do not the expect the unexpected you will not find it

Summary

This quote suggests that one cannot discover or experience something unexpected if they are constantly following a planned or predictable path. The unexpected, by definition, cannot be found through a deliberate search or an established trail. Instead, it implies that one must remain open-minded and embrace the unpredictability and surprises that life brings. Only by letting go of expectations and being open to new experiences can one come across the truly unexpected and enrich their lives.

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