Blind Quote by Ellen O'Connell
““Martha said, "Do you have any idea of the kind of surprise your brothers are in for sooner or later? Or are you doing it on purpose?" Cord put his hat on and pulled it low, hiding his eyes. "Grown man walks around with his eyes shut tight, he shouldn't be surprised if he bumps into something he didn't see. You aren't trying to convince anybody of anything they don't want to believe." Martha laughed. "You win. I just hope I'm there when the blind men hit the wall.””
About This Quote
Martha warns that ignoring obvious signs leads to unexpected trouble; blind confidence can cause failure.
In simple terms: Ignoring warnings leads to problems.
Stay aware and question assumptions.
Themes
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When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project reviews
- personal decisions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance vigilance and confidence?
- When is it okay to trust instincts?
Overcautiousness can stall progress.