Fallen Quote by George Herbert
“When the tree is fallen, all goe with their hatchet. [When the tree is fallen, all go with their hatchet.]”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Garden", 1633
When a project fails, many seize the opportunity to exploit the loss.
In simple terms: People take advantage of failures.
Guard against opportunism after setbacks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- business failures
- political scandals
- personal crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you protect assets after a loss?
- What ethical choices arise in such moments?
Not all opportunists are malicious; some may help rebuild.