The gulls who scorn perfection for the sake of travel go nowhere, slowly. Those who put aside travel for the sake of perfection go anywhere, instantly.
Richard BachRead
Same with anyone who's been flying for years and loves it still... we're part of a world we deeply love. Just as musicians feel about scores and melodies, dancers about the steps and flow of music, so we're one with the principle of flight, the magic of being aloft in the wind!
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a deep connection and love for the art of flying, likening it to the passion musicians and dancers have for their crafts.
In this quote, Richard Bach highlights the profound and intuitive relationship that seasoned pilots have with flying. He draws an analogy between this love for flight and the devotion that musicians feel towards their music or dancers towards their choreography, suggesting that those who truly embrace flying find a magical oneness with the experience, just as artists do with their respective forms of expression. This reflects a broader theme of finding passion and connection in one's pursuits, showcasing the beauty and joy that comes from engaging deeply with what we love.
Themes
FlightPassionLoveMusicArtInspiration
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used during a motivational speech about pursuing one's passions.
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