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My feeling is that you don't go looking for troubles. The…

“My feeling is that you don't go looking for troubles. The cross ought to find you. And so I never go out of my way. I figure I only get involved in things that I can't get around.” quote by Andrew Young
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“My feeling is that you don't go looking for troubles. The cross ought to find you. And so I never go out of my way. I figure I only get involved in things that I can't get around.”

Andrew Young

About This Quote

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

Suggests that problems will arise naturally; one should not seek conflict but address unavoidable issues.

In simple terms: Let challenges find you, not chase them.

Key Takeaway

Focus on unavoidable problems only.

Themes

philosophy conflict avoidance strategic engagement

Mood

thoughtful cautious

Type

philosophical advice

When to use this quote

  • legal disputes
  • health crises
  • ethical dilemmas
  • emergency response

Key Concepts

personal agency risk management ethical decision‑making

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you intervene proactively?
  • How to discern avoidable from unavoidable?
A Different Perspective

Avoidance may miss preventable issues.

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