I could not tread these perilous paths in safety, if I did not keep a saving sense of humor.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Nelson says he stays safe in dangerous situations by keeping a sense of humor.
- In plain terms
- Humor keeps me safe in dangerous times.
- What can you take from it?
- Use humor to handle risky or stressful situations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you stay calm under pressure?
- What helps you cope with danger?
Another view
Humor may not always protect you from physical danger.
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