I saw a moving sight the other morning before breakfast in…
““I saw a moving sight the other morning before breakfast in a little hotel where I slept in the dusty fields. The young man of the house shot a little wolf called coyote in the early morning. The little heroic animal lay on the ground, with his big furry ears, and his clean white teeth, and his little cheerful body, but his little brave life was gone. It made me think how brave all living things are. Here little coyote was, without any clothes or house or books or anything, with nothing to pay his way with, and risking his life so cheerfully — and losing it — just to see if he could pick up a meal near the hotel. He was doing his coyote-business like a hero, and you must do your boy-business, and I my man-business bravely, too, or else we won't be worth as much as a little coyote.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Observing a coyote’s fearless pursuit of food illustrates that all creatures, even the smallest, act with bravery and purpose, urging us to emulate that courage.
In simple terms: Even tiny beings act bravely for survival.
Key Takeaway
Live boldly like the coyote.
Themes
nature
philosophy
courage
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal goal setting
- risk‑taking decisions
- daily challenges
Key Concepts
existential purpose
survival instinct
heroic behavior
Questions to Reflect On
- What does bravery mean to you?
- How can you balance courage with prudence?
A Different Perspective
Courage can be reckless without wisdom.