'My friends!', cried the elephant. 'Tell me! Do tell! Are you safe? Are you sound? Are you whole? Are you well?'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This expresses deep concern and empathy as a leader checks on the well-being of their group.
- In plain terms
- The elephant asks friends if they are safe and okay.
- What can you take from it?
- Check on the well-being of those around you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show care?
- Do you check in enough?
Another view
It assumes the speaker has authority over the others being asked.
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