All of a sudden I had to remember some words that Marlowe had told me over fifteen years ago: 'Dead men don't wear plaid.' Hmm... Dead men don't wear plaid. I still don't know what it means.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A humorous reflection on a nonsensical phrase, highlighting uncertainty about meaning.
- In plain terms
- Sometimes we hear things we can’t explain.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that some sayings are puzzling.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we cling to confusing sayings?
- How do you deal with unclear advice?
Another view
The quote is a joke, not a serious lesson.
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