Medio tutissimus ibis.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The safest path is often the middle way, avoiding extremes.
- In plain terms
- Stay in the middle to be safe.
- What can you take from it?
- Moderation reduces risk.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is moderation always safe?
- When should you take a risk?
Another view
Sometimes the middle path is not the best option.
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