Should a person on returning from the city discover his house to be in flames, let him examine well the change which he has received from the chair-carrier before it is too late; for evil never travels alone.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Misfortunes often compound, so verify transactions or interactions even when distracted by crisis.
- In plain terms
- Bad things happen in groups, so check your change before running away.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay attentive to details even during emergencies.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you check in crisis?
- How do you stay focused?
Another view
Sometimes survival requires ignoring details temporarily.
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