--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Just try and remember,\" I said slowly,\"…" description: "\"Just try and remember,\" I said slowly,\" that if God had intended men to fly He'd have given us wings. So all flying is flying in the face of nature. It..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bac/gavin-lyall-85889_aviation_just-try-and-remember-i-said-slowly-that_2815629.jpg" --- # Just try and remember," I said slowly," that if God had… ![“Just try and remember," I said slowly," that if God had intended men to fly He'd have given us wings. So all flying is flying in the face of nature. It's unnatural, wicked and stuffed with risks all the time. The secret to flying is learning to minimize the risks." "Or perhaps - the secret of life…” quote by Gavin Lyall](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bac/gavin-lyall-85889_aviation_just-try-and-remember-i-said-slowly-that_2815629.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bac/gavin-lyall-85889_aviation_just-try-and-remember-i-said-slowly-that_2815629.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/bac/gavin-lyall-85889_aviation_just-try-and-remember-i-said-slowly-that_2815629.jpg) > “Just try and remember," I said slowly," that if God had intended men to fly He'd have given us wings. So all flying is flying in the face of nature. It's unnatural, wicked and stuffed with risks all the time. The secret to flying is learning to minimize the risks." "Or perhaps - the secret of life is to choose your risks?” Gavin Lyall ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Humans attempt to defy natural limits, which brings inherent danger; managing risk is essential for any daring endeavor. **In simple terms:** Risky actions need careful risk management. Key Takeaway Minimize risks when pushing boundaries. Themes risk nature human ambition danger control Mood cautious reflective Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - aviation - entrepreneurship - extreme sports - innovation - personal growth Key Concepts consequentialism risk assessment human limits Questions to Reflect On - What risks are worth taking? - How do you balance ambition with safety? 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