...the Lot's knowledge of the country's torment was academic. Time went on a different schedule there. Nothing too nasty could happen in such a nice little town. Not there.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often ignore looming dangers if they feel safe in their environment.
- In plain terms
- Complacency blinds people to real threats nearby.
- What can you take from it?
- Assuming safety can leave you unprepared for trouble.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you ignoring signs of trouble?
- What defines safety?
Another view
Sometimes peace is genuine and not a sign of coming trouble.
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