Intimate Quote by Stendhal
“An English traveller relates how he lived upon intimate terms with a tiger; he had reared it and used to play with it, but always kept a loaded pistol on the table.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Red and the Black by Stendhal, 1830
The passage illustrates the danger of trusting wild instincts without safeguards, emphasizing caution even with familiar companions.
In simple terms: Even familiar dangers need protection.
Key Takeaway
Always keep safeguards when dealing with potential threats.
Themes
caution
trust
danger
Mood
alert
pragmatic
Type
advice
cautionary
When to use this quote
- adventure
- survival
- wildlife encounters
- personal safety
Key Concepts
risk management
human-animal relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you trust without precaution?
- How do you balance caution and openness?
A Different Perspective
It assumes all relationships are risky, ignoring trust-building.
