Hoping Quote by Ronald Reagan
““To sit back hoping that someday, someway, someone will make things right is to go on feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you last - but eat you he will.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the 1984 Republican National Convention, 1984
Relying on others to fix problems feeds the threat, not the solution.
In simple terms: Don’t wait for rescue.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility for change.
Themes
self‑reliance
politics
danger
Mood
cautious
determined
Type
political
motivational
When to use this quote
- political activism
- community organizing
- personal health decisions
Key Concepts
crocodile metaphor
personal agency
risk
Questions to Reflect On
- What “crocodile” are you feeding?
- How can you become the solution?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on external solutions can cause complacency.
