Decision Quote by John Flanagan
“Gundar seemed to come to a decision. "Well, as my old mam used to say, if it looks like a duck and quacks like a duck and walks like a duck, it's probably a duck." "Very wise," Halt said. "And what exactly do your mother's words of wisdom have to do with this situation?" Gundar shrugged. "It looks like a channel. It's the right place for a channel. If I were digging one, this is where I'd dig a channel. So. . ." "So it's probably the channel?" Selethen said. Gundar grinned at him. "Either that or it's a duck.”
About This Quote
Source Series: The Ranger's Apprentice, John Flanagan, 2004
He uses a familiar proverb to justify a decision, but the logic may be oversimplified.
In simple terms: He relies on a saying to decide, but it might be too simple.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions before acting.
Themes
wisdom
decision‑making
proverbs
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
practical
advisory
When to use this quote
- planning a project
- evaluating a strategy
- solving a problem
Key Concepts
critical thinking
pattern recognition
Questions to Reflect On
- When does a proverb fail?
- What evidence supports your choice?
A Different Perspective
Proverbs can mislead if context differs.
