When a building is about to fall down, all the mice desert it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Those who sense trouble will leave a failing situation before it collapses.
- In plain terms
- People or animals leave before a building or situation falls apart.
- What can you take from it?
- Watch for signs that others are leaving a failing venture.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you see others leave?
- What warns you to exit?
Another view
Sometimes loyal people stay even when things are falling apart.
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