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“For a guy with only one peeper," Olsen commented, "you're doing okay." Morosely, he added: "But you'd sure be up shit creek if you lost the other.” quote by Philip K. Dick
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““For a guy with only one peeper," Olsen commented, "you're doing okay." Morosely, he added: "But you'd sure be up shit creek if you lost the other.””

Philip K. Dick

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Source Book: A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick, 1977

Having only one eye makes you vulnerable; losing the other would be catastrophic.

In simple terms: One eye is risky; two are essential.

Key Takeaway

Protect what you have before it’s gone.

Themes

vulnerability risk dependence

Mood

cautious reflective

Type

advice warning

When to use this quote

  • driving
  • personal safety
  • health monitoring

Key Concepts

survival fragility awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards do you have for single points of failure?
  • How do you prepare for unexpected loss?
A Different Perspective

Limited perspective can blind you to hidden dangers.

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