Quote by Hal Borland, An American Year

There are no limits to either time or distance, except as man himself may make them. I have but to touch the wind to know these things.

There are no limits to either time or distance, except as ma

Summary

This quote suggests that human limitations of time and distance are self-imposed and can be overcome. The speaker asserts that they can understand the concept of boundlessness by simply experiencing and feeling the freedom of the wind. It implies that it is our perception and mindset that define our limitations, and by breaking free from them, we can realize that there are infinite possibilities in the world.

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By Hal Borland, An American Year

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