My father once discovered that one cannot 'walk off' gangrene.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Some conditions, like gangrene, are irreversible and cannot be ignored or treated casually.
- In plain terms
- You cannot ignore serious medical problems and expect them to go away.
- What can you take from it?
- Serious health issues require immediate professional attention.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What problems in life cannot be walked off?
- When do you need to act fast?
Another view
It uses a specific medical term metaphorically which might confuse literal readers.
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