--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But I have found in myself a remarkable…" description: "\"“But I have found in myself a remarkable trait that is rare in this world. I am capable of hanging on to the edge of life for far longer than any sane ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1b1/edward-m-knight-88617_life_but-i-have-found-in-myself-a-remarkable_922658.jpg" --- # But I have found in myself a remarkable trait that is rare… ![“But I have found in myself a remarkable trait that is rare in this world. I am capable of hanging on to the edge of life for far longer than any sane man should. It is a trait that I have made use of multiple times. I would not advise you to try.” quote by Edward M. Knight](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1b1/edward-m-knight-88617_life_but-i-have-found-in-myself-a-remarkable_922658.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1b1/edward-m-knight-88617_life_but-i-have-found-in-myself-a-remarkable_922658.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/1b1/edward-m-knight-88617_life_but-i-have-found-in-myself-a-remarkable_922658.jpg) > ““But I have found in myself a remarkable trait that is rare in this world. I am capable of hanging on to the edge of life for far longer than any sane man should. It is a trait that I have made use of multiple times. I would not advise you to try.”” Edward M. Knight ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Enduring extreme hardship can become a survival skill, but it’s not advisable to seek it deliberately. **In simple terms:** Extreme endurance is a rare, risky trait. Key Takeaway Recognize limits and seek balance. 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