Never pet a burning dog.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Never pet a burning dog.
- In plain terms
- Do not interact with something dangerous.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid risky situations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What real‑world hazards does this illustrate?
- How can we recognize dangerous temptations?
Another view
Metaphor may obscure practical meaning.
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