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What does it mean?
The unicorn survives through elusive qualities rather than physical capture, preserved by its own nature.
In plain terms
The unicorn stays safe because it hides well and is hard to catch.
What can you take from it?
Elusiveness can be a powerful way to preserve something.

Where it applies

  • studying myths
  • protecting rare things
  • thinking about legends

Putting it to work

  • value what is rare
  • understand preservation

Questions to consider

  • Is something real if it can never be caught?
  • How do myths preserve ideas?

Another view

Metaphorical survival does not guarantee physical existence.

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