When in danger or in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This is a sarcastic way to say panic or ineffective actions are useless in danger.
- In plain terms
- Panicking and making noise does not help in danger.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid panic; take calm action instead.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you react under pressure?
- When did panic make things worse?
Another view
Sometimes shouting alerts others to danger.
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