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“One of the neighbors found Nasreddin scattering crumbs all around his house. "Why are you doing that?" he asked. "I'm keeping the tigers away," replied Nasreddin. "But there aren't any tigers around here," said the neighbor. "That's right," said Nasreddin. "You see how well it works?” quote by Nasreddin
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“One of the neighbors found Nasreddin scattering crumbs all around his house. "Why are you doing that?" he asked. "I'm keeping the tigers away," replied Nasreddin. "But there aren't any tigers around here," said the neighbor. "That's right," said Nasreddin. "You see how well it works?”

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

He uses a false claim to deter tigers, illustrating self‑deception as a protective strategy.

In simple terms: He pretends tigers exist to keep them away.

Key Takeaway

Question the reality of your fears.

Themes

deception fear protection folklore

Mood

cautionary humorous

Type

cultural storytelling

When to use this quote

  • personal safety
  • mental health
  • risk avoidance

Key Concepts

psychology mythology

Questions to Reflect On

  • What “tigers” are you imagining?
  • Can honesty be more effective than illusion?
A Different Perspective

Self‑deception can create unnecessary anxiety.

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