They may the better fish in the water when it is troubled.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote suggests that disorder or conflict creates opportunities for certain people to benefit.
- In plain terms
- People can benefit more from a situation when it is chaotic or troubled.
- What can you take from it?
- Chaos often creates opportunities for those ready to exploit it.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react to uncertainty?
- Is trouble always an opportunity?
Another view
It assumes exploitation is the only way to benefit from trouble.
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