It was luxuries like air conditioning that brought down the Roman Empire. With air conditioning their windows were shut, they couldn't hear the barbarians coming.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Comfort and convenience can make people oblivious to looming dangers.
- In plain terms
- Enjoying too much comfort can make you ignore threats.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay aware even when life is comfortable.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What comforts might be hiding risks from you?
- How do you stay alert when things are going well?
Another view
The Roman Empire fell for many reasons, not just air conditioning.
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