Summary
This quote is advising caution and pragmatism. It suggests that one should not underestimate or provoke a dangerous situation or individual until they have experienced it firsthand. By using the metaphor of an alligator and crossing a river, it conveys the idea that it's important to have direct knowledge or understanding of a potentially threatening situation before you make judgments or engage in provocations. It serves as a reminder to think twice before unnecessarily provoking or underestimating something or someone potentially harmful.
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By Cordell Hull
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