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André Gide – Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore
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Welcome to The Daily Quote—a podcast designed to kickstart your day in a positive way. I'm your host, Andrew McGivern, and today is August 19th.
Today is Discovery Day, a day typically set aside to celebrate exploration and those daring enough to seek out the unknown. But let’s be honest: you don’t need to cross an ocean or scale a mountain to discover something new. Sometimes, the biggest discoveries happen right where you are. That brings me to today’s quote from Andre Gide.
André Gide was a French writer and intellectual and is considered one of the most important and influential literary figures of the 20th century.
André Gide once said...
"Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore."
Now, let’s unpack that. Gide is reminding us that discovery always comes with a price: uncertainty. You’ve got to let go of the familiar, of the things that make you feel safe, in order to find something truly new. It’s easy to stay on the shore, where things are predictable, where the waves gently lap at your feet. But real discovery—the kind that changes your life—happens when you venture out into the open waters.
Think about a time in your life when you had to lose sight of the shore.
Maybe you started a new job, moved to a new city, or even just opened your mind to a new way of thinking. The process wasn’t easy, was it? But in that moment of uncertainty, that’s when you grew. That’s when you discovered what you were really capable of. On this Discovery Day, let’s acknowledge that it takes courage to explore—whether it’s exploring new ideas, new opportunities, or even the parts of yourself you’ve been avoiding.
Discovery is more than just finding something new; it’s about allowing yourself to be changed by it. The truth is, if you cling too tightly to the shore, you’ll never experience the depth and beauty of the ocean. But here’s the thing: that leap into the unknown?
It doesn’t have to be a massive, life-altering event. It could be something as small as starting a new hobby, having a conversation you’ve been avoiding, or challenging a belief you’ve held for years. The important part is the willingness to let go, even for just a moment.
So today, I encourage you to be brave enough to lose sight of your own shore. What’s something you’ve been holding onto for too long? What’s a safe harbor you’re afraid to leave? Take a step, however small, into uncharted waters. You never know what you might discover. And with that, I’ll leave you with your thoughts for the day.
Remember, discovery isn’t just about finding new things—it’s about becoming someone new in the process. I’m Andrew McGivern, and I hope today you find the courage to lose sight of the shore, if only for a little while.
Happy Discovery Day, and take care.
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