"I once tried standing up on my toes to see far out in the distance, but I found that I could see much farther by climbing to a high place"

The quote is recommending that sometimes we attempt to fix our issues or acquire viewpoint by taking small or insignificant actions, when in truth we require to take a more significant and proactive approach. By reaching a higher location, we can see more plainly and get a greater understanding of the situation at hand. This can be used to any aspect of life where we may be having a hard time to see or comprehend something.