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“However careful a tramp may be to avoid places where there is abundant work, he cannot always succeed.” quote by W. H. Davies
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“However careful a tramp may be to avoid places where there is abundant work, he cannot always succeed.”

W. H. Davies

About This Quote

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

Even a cautious person cannot avoid all opportunities for work, because some are unavoidable.

In simple terms: You can’t always dodge work.

Key Takeaway

Accept that some work is inevitable.

Themes

caution work inevitability

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • job hunting
  • daily chores
  • unexpected tasks

Key Concepts

human limitation social expectation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance caution with opportunity?
  • When is it okay to ignore a task?
A Different Perspective

Avoiding work may lead to missed growth.

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