“Years ago there was belief that the world was flat. People were born into that belief and they took it on faith that if they went too far from the shoreline in a boat they would fall off the earth. Columbus sailed on.”
— Les Brown
Simplified Meaning:
Long ago, most people thought the Earth was flat. They believed if someone sailed a boat too far, they would fall off the edge of the world. This idea was accepted without question because it was what everyone was taught. However, Christopher Columbus didn’t let this belief stop him. He chose to challenge it by sailing across the ocean, showing that the Earth is round. His journey teaches us an important lesson: just because everyone believes something doesn’t mean it’s true. It encourages us to question accepted ideas and seek the truth for ourselves. In our daily lives, we can apply this by not being afraid to explore new ways of thinking or trying out new things, even if others say it won’t work. Overcoming fear and testing new paths can lead to amazing discoveries and personal growth.
