Even in the valley of the shadow of death, two and two do not make six.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Logic and facts remain true even in extreme circumstances.
- In plain terms
- Math doesn't change even when you are dying.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust facts always.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What facts do you rely on?
Another view
Emotions often override logic in crisis.
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Which is worse? the wolf who cries before eating the lamb or the wolf who does not.
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