May the bridges I burn, light the way

[Zimbabwe]

To burn one’s bridges means to destroy any way of going back. It is often used to indicate that one cannot retrace one’s steps in life.

When one says that the burning bridges may light the way it means that he/she knows that there is no going back but the fire of the bridge being burned can light the way forward. In other words, abandoning something may give insight into how to go forward in life.

 

[BillyPilgrim]

Ain't no bridges out of Australia.

 

[CBear]

To burn one’s bridges means to destroy any way of going back. It is often used to indicate that one cannot retrace one’s steps in life.

When one says that the burning bridges may light the way it means that he/she knows that there is no going back but the fire of the bridge being burned can light the way forward. In other words, abandoning something may give insight into how to go forward in life.

Beautifully said.

 

[Stuffnu]

Sounds like a hallmark card…
I don’t get as philosophical and usually tell someone to “Fack off”.

 

[The Duke]

If you have truly learned something, why do you need a light to move forward?

 

[Pierce Manhammer]

“Every normal man must be tempted, at times, to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats.”

 

[Doctor Europeo]

Like when you drop a plate so you have more free time to pursue new puzzy?