I needed a drink. I needed a lot of life insurance. I needed a vacation. I needed a home in the country. What I had was a hat, a coat and a gun. I put them on and went out of the room.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A man lists his desires for safety and comfort before resigning to his dangerous job.
- In plain terms
- He wishes for normal comforts but only has weapons and clothes.
- What can you take from it?
- Dangerous jobs often sacrifice personal safety and comfort.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you sacrifice for work?
- How do you handle danger?
Another view
The tone is cynical and may not resonate with optimistic readers.
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