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“Take heede of an oxe before, of an horse behind, of a monke on all sides.” quote by George Herbert
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“Take heede of an oxe before, of an horse behind, of a monke on all sides.”

George Herbert

About This Quote

Source Poem: "The Altar", 1633

He advises taking caution, using animals metaphorically to illustrate careful planning.

In simple terms: Be careful and consider all angles before acting.

Key Takeaway

Plan thoroughly before proceeding.

Themes

caution planning metaphor

Mood

thoughtful reflective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • project management
  • travel planning
  • financial decisions
  • team leadership

Key Concepts

Strategic foresight risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks are you overlooking?
  • How can you apply animal metaphors to modern decisions?
A Different Perspective

Metaphors may be obscure to modern readers.

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