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Animal-stories Quote by George Adamson

“I felt confident that his inherited knowledge and instincts would soon assert themselves, given the chance, and in spite of his [lion] breeding. I must admit that I did not feel the same confidence about his two owners, when I heard they would accompany Christian [lion] and stay a few weeks at my…” quote by George Adamson
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““I felt confident that his inherited knowledge and instincts would soon assert themselves, given the chance, and in spite of his [lion] breeding. I must admit that I did not feel the same confidence about his two owners, when I heard they would accompany Christian [lion] and stay a few weeks at my camp. I was lead to believe they were very 'mod' with long hair and exotic clothing.””

George Adamson

About This Quote

Source Book: The Lion Whisperer, George Adamson, 1995

Confidence in a creature's innate abilities can be strong, but uncertainty arises when unfamiliar people are involved.

In simple terms: Confidence in nature; doubt with strangers.

Key Takeaway

Assess trustworthiness before relying on others.

Themes

confidence uncertainty trust

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

advice observational

When to use this quote

  • wildlife conservation
  • team projects
  • training sessions

Key Concepts

animal behavior human‑animal bond leadership

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you evaluate new collaborators?
  • What signs indicate genuine expertise?
A Different Perspective

Assumptions about people can be risky.

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