'If the creator had a purpose in equipping us with a neck, he surely meant us to stick it out.'
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- If we are designed with a neck, we should use it to stand up for ourselves.
- In plain terms
- Use your neck to stick out and take a stand.
- What can you take from it?
- Have courage to take a stand.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last stick your neck out?
- What is worth the risk?
Another view
The metaphor assumes purposeful design, which is debatable.
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