Don't let's go to the dogs tonight, For mother will be there.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker declines attending a event due to a specific person being present.
- In plain terms
- Avoid an event because a specific person will be there.
- What can you take from it?
- Plan events around personal conflicts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How to handle unwanted guests?
- Is avoidance a good strategy?
Another view
Avoidance may not resolve underlying issues.
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For I must write to The Times tonight, and save the world from sin.
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