I can follow ye nae farther, even if ye suld founder and perish from the way for lack of guidance and counsel. To gang into Rob Roy's country is a mere tempting o' Providence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker refuses to go further into dangerous territory due to risk.
- In plain terms
- He will not go further into Rob Roy's country despite the need for guidance.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoiding undue risk is a rational choice.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it right to turn back?
- How do you weigh guidance against danger?
Another view
Refusal may be seen as cowardice by others.
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