"A desk is a dangerous place from which to view the world"

This quote by John Le Carre is a caution against the risks of ending up being too comfy in one's own viewpoint. It recommends that when we are too entrenched in our own concepts and beliefs, we can become blind to the truths of the world around us. We can become so focused on our own work and our own lives that we forget to look beyond our own desk and see the bigger image. We can end up being so established in our own concepts that we end up being not able to accept the viewpoints of others. This quote is a pointer to step far from our desks and open our eyes to the world around us. It is a suggestion to be open up to originalities and to be ready to accept the viewpoints of others. It is a tip to be modest and to recognize that our own views are not the only ones that matter.