APAD: A journey of a thousand miles begins with one step

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7grizzly
楼主 (文学城)

Don't get overwhelmed by a large project, just get started.

 

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I'd add "don't hurry, either." Just enjoy each step.

 

The proverb is often understood figuratively. After all, how many would travel a

thousand miles by foot? But it is literally true, too, as modern ultra-

marathoners know all too well.

 

I used to jog up and down Mission Peak, a local hill of 2200 ft above sea-level.

I never fretted about the goal, the summit, as the trail would sure lead me to

it. I simply put one foot in front of the other on the dirt and gravel path. As

the climb grew steep, I'd shorten the steps. When the course leveled off, I'd

lengthen my strides. All the time, I focused on breathing, relaxing the limbs,

and keeping the rhythm. Jogging therefore soon turned into a meditation. In less

than an hour, I would reach the top, still feeling fresh. It was beautiful.

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Jogging therefore soon turned into a meditation. Sounds cool
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7grizzly
It was. I enjoyed a celebrity status whenever I did it :-)
移花接木
是啊,第10个cake吃饱了,不能skip 前几个,还必须从第一个开始吃
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7grizzly
A ferocious mind bent on a cake or cakes :-)
永远老李
I will walk if it’s less than a mile

If it's a journey of a thousand miles, I will try google flights. 

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7grizzly
Wondered if jogging from SF to Beijing, with
青松站
I 'll walk when shopping with my family-;))..
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我同事儿子美国小文青是个日本迷,下个月打算坐 cruise从加州经阿拉斯加北上,再辗转到日本。在海上要航行很多天。
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我在想,岂不是我们也可以坐cruise 回中国?
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Achieve two ends with one single effort...
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Zhuzitaba
中英完全吻合

盈盈一笑间
这属于直译?意译呢?:)
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Every little bit helps.
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7grizzly
Two birds with one stone :-)
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7grizzly
My source does attribute it to Lao Tzu.
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CBA7
A Proverb A Day (APAD) is such a journey, you're on the way!
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7grizzly
Indeed! And everyone is welcome to play :-)
方外居士
Well-rhythmed
方外居士
Is this an English saying Or a translation of Chinese saying
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太赞了!!!大家一起学,一起玩。ZT 妖妖~~
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Zhuzitaba
个人认为意思一样

楼主好像不同意

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Zhuzitaba
Every step counts?

俺认为BOTH(直译意译)

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7grizzly
I did agree. Why you think I didn't?
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Zhuzitaba
那我放心了

俺理解力有限哈

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7grizzly
Interesting question! The two cultures seemed to invent
方外居士
若是invent independently, 那就很有意思了!说明两者社会生活上有类似之处!
天玉之
Oh, you are a runner too! The half marathon I ran in Africa
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7grizzly
I used to be :-)