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Hedgehog Quote by Lewis Carroll

“The hedgehog was engaged in a fight with another hedgehog, which seemed to Alice an excellent opportunity for croqueting one of them with the other: the only difficulty was, that her flamingo was gone across to” quote by Lewis Carroll
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““The hedgehog was engaged in a fight with another hedgehog, which seemed to Alice an excellent opportunity for croqueting one of them with the other: the only difficulty was, that her flamingo was gone across to””

Lewis Carroll

About This Quote

Source Book: Through the Looking-Glass, 1871

A chaotic conflict is seen as a chance to eliminate a rival, but a crucial resource is missing, highlighting the folly of opportunism without preparation.

In simple terms: Trying to profit from conflict without needed tools is foolish.

Key Takeaway

Assess resources before acting.

Themes

conflict opportunism resource scarcity strategy

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

strategic cautionary

When to use this quote

  • business negotiations
  • political campaigns
  • personal disputes
  • team projects

Key Concepts

game theory risk assessment resource management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What essential resource are you overlooking?
  • How can you adapt when a key element is missing?
A Different Perspective

Without the essential asset, the plan collapses, showing the importance of preparation.

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