He was a bold man that first ate an oyster.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Trying something new and risky requires courage and initiative.
- In plain terms
- Someone brave was the first to try risky things.
- What can you take from it?
- Pioneering takes boldness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What new thing could you try first?
- Who else is brave enough to start?
Another view
Not all risks are worth taking just because they are new.
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