Cats don't hunt seals. They would if they knew what they were and where to find them. But they don't, so that's all right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Animals act on instinct and knowledge; without knowing about seals, cats ignore them.
- In plain terms
- Cats only hunt what they know exists and how to find it.
- What can you take from it?
- Understand that behavior depends on awareness and knowledge.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you ignoring because you don't know it exists?
- Does knowledge change your goals?
Another view
Humans often act despite not knowing all the facts.
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