Animal Quote by Molly Ivins
“Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered.”
About This Quote
Source Column: Texas Monthly, 1995
She uses a metaphor that pigs get fat, but hogs get slaughtered, implying overindulgence leads to danger.
In simple terms: Overindulgence can lead to downfall.
Beware excess.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- financial advice
- political commentary
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When does success become risky?
- How to balance growth and safety?
May be overly simplistic.