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“I don't think it's much use your looking for the brains: a creature who twice walked into a lions den can't have got any.” quote by Aesop
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““I don't think it's much use your looking for the brains: a creature who twice walked into a lions den can't have got any.””

Aesop

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A creature that entered a lion’s den twice cannot retain its brains, suggesting repeated danger dulls intellect.

In simple terms: Repeated danger impairs judgment.

Key Takeaway

Avoid repeated risky situations.

Themes

danger wisdom experience

Mood

reflective serious

Type

moral philosophical

When to use this quote

  • risk management
  • decision making
  • personal safety

Key Concepts

caution learning

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you ignored warnings?
  • How does repeated exposure affect decision making?
A Different Perspective

The metaphor may overgeneralize risk effects.

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