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Arrows Quote by P.W. Catanese

“Enjoy yourselves. And Hap: Don't let Umber near the arrows and bows; he's liable to shoot himself in the nose." Dodd grinned and snapped the reins, and the carriage rolled away. Umber sniffed. "One of his lesser poems. Come, Hap.” quote by P.W. Catanese
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“Enjoy yourselves. And Hap: Don't let Umber near the arrows and bows; he's liable to shoot himself in the nose." Dodd grinned and snapped the reins, and the carriage rolled away. Umber sniffed. "One of his lesser poems. Come, Hap.”

P.W. Catanese

About This Quote

Source Literature: Unknown work, possibly a short story or novel

A warning about letting an inexperienced or reckless person handle dangerous tools, using humor to stress caution.

In simple terms: Don’t let the untrained handle weapons.

Key Takeaway

Keep dangerous tasks to qualified people.

Themes

responsibility humor danger

Mood

cautious light‑hearted

Type

advice humorous

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • handling equipment
  • training sessions
  • leadership decisions

Key Concepts

risk management competence self‑awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who in your team needs more training before taking on risky duties?
  • How can you balance humor and safety?
A Different Perspective

If no one is available, the task may be delayed or done poorly.

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