Safe Harbour On Both Sides

A FLOOR FOR THE ROOF S omeone once said: “To have a roof over your head, you need a floor under your feet.” The roof is above, but it always rests on a floor below. If there is no floor, you cannot build a roof. This is true for life as well. Before reaching the heights of success, you must first build a strong foundation. Benjamin Franklin said: “A broken boat should stay near the shore.” If a person forgets that their boat is damaged, and in excitement takes it deep into the sea, it can only lead to disaster. The boat will sink—and the person with it. If your boat is damaged, stay near the shore, where the water is shallow and help is easily available in times of danger. And if you wish to venture far, first fix your boat. In such cases, your first step must be repair—not adventure. This principle applies to every matter in life. If you want to build a house, first gather the necessary materials. If you want to publish a newspaper in a certain