Dog Quote by Sol T. Plaatje
![“A hasty dog always burns his mouth. [192]” quote by Sol T. Plaatje](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/90f/sol-t-plaatje-18648_dog_a-hasty-dog-always-burns-his-mouth-192-5_5096.jpg)
““A hasty dog always burns his mouth. [192]””
About This Quote
Acting hastily leads to negative consequences, like a dog that burns its mouth by eating too quickly.
In simple terms: Haste leads to mistakes.
Key Takeaway
Patience prevents unnecessary pain.
Themes
haste
caution
consequences
wisdom
patience
proverbs
Mood
cautionary
wise
humorous
Type
proverb
metaphorical
folk wisdom
When to use this quote
- decision-making
- anger management
- cooking
- daily life
Key Concepts
impulsivity
cause and effect
prudence
Questions to Reflect On
- When has haste caused you trouble?
- How can you cultivate patience?
A Different Perspective
Sometimes quick action is necessary; context matters.
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![“There’s always a return to the ruins, only to the womb there is no return. [191]” quote by Sol T. Plaatje](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bf9/sol-t-plaatje-18648_ruins_there-s-always-a-return-to-the-ruins-onl_82100.jpg)
![“Never be led by a female lest thou fall over a precipice. [57]” quote by Sol T. Plaatje](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/288/sol-t-plaatje-18648_female_never-be-led-by-a-female-lest-thou-fall_365367.jpg)
![“I am going to leave this place while the leaving is good. [139]” quote by Sol T. Plaatje](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2a4/sol-t-plaatje-18648_leaving_i-am-going-to-leave-this-place-while-the_385989.jpg)
![“Lightening fire is quenched by other fire. [102]” quote by Sol T. Plaatje](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d2b/sol-t-plaatje-18648_fire_lightening-fire-is-quenched-by-other-fir_406251.jpg)
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![“Man, Ra-Thaga, I always told you that you had a brown skin over a white heart, but you wouldn’t believe me. [161]” quote by Sol T. Plaatje](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/421/sol-t-plaatje-18648_quote_man-ra-thaga-i-always-told-you-that-you_436652.jpg)
![“So long as there are two men left on earth there will be war. [169]” quote by Sol T. Plaatje](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/268/sol-t-plaatje-18648_left_so-long-as-there-are-two-men-left-on-ear_550273.jpg)
![“Let the enemy try conclusions with me and the vultures shall gorge themselves with his flesh and the ants shall fatten on his blood. [137]” quote by Sol T. Plaatje](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/082/sol-t-plaatje-18648_quote_let-the-enemy-try-conclusions-with-me-an_974315.jpg)
![“I don't like being away from home. That's one reason why I don't work as much as I used to [when I started my career], because so many things are on the road. I just don't want to be away from my husband, my dogs and my home. I don't sing that much any more because that also takes you on the road.” quote by Jane Powell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/07c/jane-powell-36243_away_i-don-t-like-being-away-from-home-that-s_278.jpg)
