Quote by Ernest Shackleton

I thought you'd rather have a live donkey than a dead lion.


I thought you'd rather have a live donkey than a dead lion.

Summary

This quote implies that the person being spoken to would prefer to prioritize practicality and safety over taking risks or pursuing ambitious but dangerous endeavors. It suggests that they would value a more average or ordinary achievement (having a live donkey) over a potentially remarkable but potentially catastrophic outcome (having a dead lion). It hints at the notion that sometimes it is wiser to choose a safer and more attainable option than to chase overly ambitious goals.

By Ernest Shackleton
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