Quote by Gael Boardman

You can't aim a duck to death.

You can't aim a duck to death.

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This quote is a playful way of expressing the idea that some things are simply beyond control or influence. In particular, it suggests that trying to exert control over uncontrollable situations or forces is futile. Just as one cannot aim a duck to death, meaning it is impossible to direct or dictate the fate of a duck, it serves as a reminder that it is wisest to accept and work with factors that are beyond one's control rather than trying to manipulate them.

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