Sweat saves blood, blood saves lives, and brains save both.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Preparation and intellect prevent injury and loss of life, with effort laying the foundation.
- In plain terms
- Work and thought save lives.
- What can you take from it?
- Train and think to survive.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How well are you preparing?
- What saves you from harm?
Another view
Training cannot prevent all accidents.
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