Answer: In this proverb, the port stands for our goals and the wind represents our actions. The proverb is trying to teach us that our actions will be worthless if we don’t know where we wish to go in the future. Even the greatest actions will be somewhat useless if we aren’t working toward an end goal.
I think this message is a little tricky because in life it’s hard to know where you are headed. Life is not like a sailing trip, which usually starts with a clear destination. On the other hand, it’s good to remember that we should look for “favorable winds.” That means I should choose the circumstances of my life—to the extent that I can—that will most likely lead to what I consider success.
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