Rattlesnake Quotes
We continue with some of my favorite quotes about rattlesnakes. Feel free to share more in the comments so I can add them to the list.
Fear is the tax that conscience pays to guilt.
George Sewell
George Sewell compares guilt to the fear induced by rattlesnakes, suggesting an inevitable cost.
A rattlesnake loose in the living room tends to end all discussion of animal rights.
Lance Morrow
Lance Morrow uses the rattlesnake as a vivid example to underscore the urgency and practicality over ideological debates.
A rattlesnake that doesn’t bite teaches you nothing.
Jessamyn West
Jessamyn West highlights the importance of experiencing the full consequences to learn from dangerous situations.
An educated rattlesnake is no less deadly.
Daniel Polansky
Daniel Polansky reminds us that knowledge or education does not inherently change the nature of danger.
The rattlesnake’s warning is a test of patience and wisdom.
Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami sees the rattlesnake’s warning as a metaphor for the virtues of patience and wise action in the face of danger.
