Blue Quote by Anonymous
“Now we may have more preachers out there than we have drinkers. But a fellow told me a story one time about a man down in Kentucky where they make bourbon. And he said you cantake a jigger or two jiggers and get by all right. But if youtry to take the whole bottle why you have lost what you started with. So don't try to take it too quick. And don't try to do all of it at once. I don't do much promising. I tell what my goals are and then I try to wrap it up and put a blue ribbon on it and get it delivered. We say put the coonskin on the wall.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Folk proverb, unknown source
Excessive ambition or greed leads to loss; moderation yields sustainable success.
In simple terms: Too much too fast ruins the start.
Key Takeaway
Pace yourself, avoid overreaching.
Themes
moderation
greed
patience
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
advice
proverbial
When to use this quote
- business planning
- personal finance
- addiction recovery
- career development
- relationship building
Key Concepts
self‑control
resource management
Questions to Reflect On
- What are you trying to take all at once?
- How can you break goals into manageable steps?
A Different Perspective
Even measured effort can falter without discipline.
