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  4. 목적이 없으면 길이 없다

목적이 없으면 길이 없다

mokjeog-i eopseumyeon gil-i eopda◆proverb
If you have no purpose, you have no path

목적이 없으면 길이 없다. 인생에서 목표를 세우는 것이 중요하다.

If you have no purpose, you have no path. It's important to set goals in life.


◆ What It Really Means
Having a clear purpose or goal is essential for direction and progress in life.
¶ Literal Meaning
If there is no purpose, there is no path.
Literal Breakdown
목적purpose+없으면if not+길path+없다to not exist
◇ Mental Image
A journey without a destination, emphasizing the importance of having a clear goal to navigate through life.
◈ When to Use
A mentor advising a young person to set clear goals to avoid feeling lost or directionless in life.
◉ Cultural Note
This proverb reflects the Korean cultural value of perseverance and goal-setting, often used in educational and professional contexts to encourage focus and determination.
formal

This proverb emphasizes that having a clear purpose or goal is essential for direction and progress in life. Without a defined objective, one may feel lost or lack motivation.

그는 인생의 목적을 찾지 못해 방황하고 있다.

He is wandering because he hasn't found a purpose in life.

목적이 없으면 길이 없다. therefore, you should always have a clear goal.

If you have no purpose, you have no path. Therefore, you should always have a clear goal.

This proverb is often used to encourage people to set goals and work toward them.

Synonyms

목표가 없으면 방향이 없다목적이 없으면 앞길이 없다

Antonyms

목적이 있으면 길이 있다목표가 있으면 방향이 있다

Related Phrases

목표를 세우다phrase
to set a goal
방황하다phrase
to wander aimlessly

Pro Tip

Motivational Use

This proverb is often used to inspire people to find their purpose and work toward their goals.

Gold Rule

Purpose-Driven Life

Having a clear purpose can provide direction and motivation, making this proverb a powerful reminder to set and pursue meaningful goals.

Word Origin

The phrase is a traditional Korean proverb that highlights the importance of having a purpose in life.

Usage Notes

This proverb is commonly used in motivational or advisory contexts to stress the importance of setting goals and having a clear direction in life.

Word Breakdown

목적
purpose
root
+
없으면
if not
root
+
길
path
root
+
없다
to not exist
root
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