"You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water."
2006-08-06 06:34:43 · 24 answers · asked by HIM 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
The longest journey begins with the first step
2006-08-06 06:39:33 · answer #1 · answered by ed 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
It means that if you have a problem you should not just sit and think about it you should try to solve the problem by tackling it. Nothing gets done in life if you sit and stare at it you must work to achieve what you desire;. e.g you cant cross the sea by just standing there looking at it you have to get into the water and swim across.
2006-08-06 13:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your phrase reminds me at once of the poet John Masefield!
"You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water."
There are many wise sayings, proverbs etc about day-dreaming
2006-08-06 14:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by SouthOckendon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wanna cross the sea, go ahead move your feet and cross the sea. Dont just standing and staring it! Dont think about it if you wanna something, Do it or be it!
2006-08-06 13:39:45 · answer #4 · answered by jennifer 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means that if you want something out of life you have to work for it. Nothing is just handed to you!
2006-08-06 13:37:47 · answer #5 · answered by -------- 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it means that if you have to actually do something to achieve it, rather than just sit there and wait for it to happen. theres a similar quote that i like as well:
"You cannot plough a field by turning it over in your mind."
-Unknown
2006-08-06 13:54:03 · answer #6 · answered by moonshine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Means do something about your life. Don't just sit there and think. You must DO something to make something happen.
2006-08-06 13:42:00 · answer #7 · answered by deep_crawl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have to stand up for what you believe in and not just let things happen when you could have done something about it.
2006-08-06 14:06:50 · answer #8 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It simply means that- to perform a work, instead of planning, you must take action.
2006-08-06 13:40:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means get off your tail and do something not just think about it
2006-08-06 13:38:13 · answer #10 · answered by firefightergirl924 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋