Quote by Tom Stoppard

GUIL (quietly): Where we went wrong was getting on a boat. We can move, of course, change direction, rattle about, but our movement is contained within a larger one that carries us along as inexorably as the wind and current

GUIL (quietly): Where we went wrong was getting on a boat. W

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This quote suggests that the mistake the characters made was embarking on a journey or making a certain decision. They realize that although they have the freedom to make choices, their actions are ultimately limited by external forces beyond their control. The analogy of a boat highlights the idea that their movements and direction can be altered, but they are ultimately bound to a larger course driven by the uncontrollable forces of life, much like the wind and currents of the sea.

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Life Inspirational Metaphor

By Tom Stoppard

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