Even the smallest dog can lift its leg on the tallest building.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He suggests that even the smallest dog can lift its leg on the tallest building, implying even the can act boldly.
- In plain terms
- Even a tiny dog can lift its leg on a skyscraper.
- What can you take from it?
- Size doesn't limit the ability to make a bold statement.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What does the dog represent to you?
- How can you act boldly despite feeling small?
Another view
The metaphor may be absurd and not translate to practical guidance.
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The opposite for courage is not cowardice, it is conformity. Even a dead fish can go with the flow.
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