2006-06-09 02:51:44 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It means you're doing the right thing, but going about it all wrong - using unnecessary tactics to get something accomplished.
2006-06-09 02:54:42 · answer #1 · answered by RCF1977 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's the first time I've heard that particular metaphor, but it evidently refers to seeking the obvious with inappropriate means ... like using an Internet search to find out how to spell your own name.
2006-06-09 09:55:55 · answer #2 · answered by Grendle 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would assume the subject with the light would be trying to emulate Diogenes of SInope, looking for an honest man.
2006-06-09 09:57:49 · answer #3 · answered by redwolf7782 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Means you need the flashlight for some reason lol. Maybe where you are looking for person at moment.
2006-06-09 09:58:00 · answer #4 · answered by jjnsao 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i think it means you need the extra light or they're just really hard to find
2006-06-10 05:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What do you think it means? This isn't that hard of a statement to figure out.
2006-06-09 09:55:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
it means that your just out for the weekend, from the mental institute.
2006-06-09 09:56:08 · answer #7 · answered by captures_sunsets 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
it means you're being redundant in terms of action
working harder, not smarter
when you should be
working smarter, not harder
get it?
2006-06-09 10:42:26 · answer #8 · answered by ladrhiana 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means you need to open your curtains.lol
2006-06-09 09:54:45 · answer #9 · answered by best of the brits 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It means that you are either blind, or a little stupid.
2006-06-09 09:54:48 · answer #10 · answered by ginaforu5448 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋