"時には目が覚めることもある。時には転落が命を奪うこともある。そして時には、落ちる時に飛ぶこともある。"
— Neil Gaiman
Simplified Meaning:
In life, we face different outcomes from our actions and decisions. Sometimes, things go as planned, and everything works out just fine. Other times, things don't go well, and we face serious consequences that can feel very overwhelming, like failing at something important. However, there are also moments when taking a leap of faith or trying something new can lead to wonderful and surprising success. For example, imagine a person who is afraid of public speaking but decides to give a speech anyway. They might just get through it without any issues (waking up), or they could have a bad experience and feel embarrassed (the fall kills you). But there's also the chance that they discover they’re good at it and feel proud and confident (they fly). The idea is that we can't always predict what will happen when we take risks, but the possibility of 'flying' makes it worth trying. To apply this wisdom, it's important to take chances even if we fear failure because sometimes, those chances can lead to great achievements and personal growth.