'The rock is gonna fall on us,' he stood and told the class The professor put his chalk down and peered out through his glasses But he went on and said; 'I've seen it, high up on the hill If it doesn't fall this year then very soon it will!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker warns of an inevitable disaster that others ignore.
- In plain terms
- Someone predicts doom while others keep working.
- What can you take from it?
- Pay attention to clear warning signs.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What warning signs are you ignoring?
- How do you react to doom?
Another view
The prediction might never come true.
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