Man is a strange animal. He generally cannot read the handwriting on the wall until his back is up against it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Notes that people often ignore warning signs until they are forced into a corner by circumstances.
- In plain terms
- People ignore warning signs until it is too late.
- What can you take from it?
- Pay attention to early warnings to avoid crisis.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people ignore obvious dangers?
- What stops us from acting early?
Another view
Sometimes warnings are unclear or ignored for valid reasons.
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