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About this quote

What does it mean?
A warning to stay alert because danger is approaching.
In plain terms
Wake up danger is near.
What can you take from it?
Stay alert when threats arrive.

Where it applies

  • emergencies
  • competitions
  • social situations

Putting it to work

  • watch surroundings
  • stay ready

Questions to consider

  • What signals danger now?
  • How alert should you be?

Another view

False alarms can cause unnecessary panic.

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