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A rattlesnake loose in the living room tends to end all discussion of animal rights
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"A rattlesnake loose in the living room tends to end all discussion of animal rights"

- Lance Morrow

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This quote by Lance Morrow is a funny method of stating that when a dangerous scenario develops, it can quickly overshadow any other problems. In this case, the existence of a rattlesnake in the living room would be so alarming that any conversation of animal rights would be forgotten. This quote is a tip that when confronted with a serious issue, it can be difficult to focus on anything else. It also indicates that when a scenario threatens, it is necessary to do something about it and address the issue before anything else. This quote is a tip that when confronted with a severe issue, it is very important to take action and deal with the concern before anything else.

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