'And, anyway, no matter how much you may behave like the deaf adder of Scripture which, as you are doubtless aware, the more one piped, the less it danced, or words to that effect, I shall carry on as planned. '
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker insists on proceeding with a plan despite others' stubborn silence or refusal.
- In plain terms
- I will do what I planned even if you ignore me.
- What can you take from it?
- Persistence matters more than others' reactions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you stop?
- Is silence consent?
Another view
It assumes the plan is worth ignoring pushback for.
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