Alligators Quote by Helen Gurley Brown
“Feed the alligators and you get bigger alligators.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Virginity, 1966
Feeding a problem only makes it larger; neglect leads to escalation.
In simple terms: Feeding alligators makes them bigger.
Address issues early.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- parenting
- management
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What “alligators” are you feeding?
- How can you stop the cycle?
Not all problems grow proportionally when ignored.