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Quote by Paisius Velichkovsky
It is difficult to lead someone else along paths which one does not know for oneself.
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The quote says that guiding another person is difficult when you have not learned or understood the route yourself. “Paths” may mean any course of action, skill, or area of knowledge. A leader needs some firsthand understanding to give clear direction; without it, their guidance may be uncertain or incomplete.
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- St. Paisius Monastery, “The Life and Mission of St. Paisius”
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