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A horse is dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle
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"A horse is dangerous at both ends and uncomfortable in the middle"

- Ian Fleming

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This quote by Ian Fleming is an allegory forever. It suggests that life can be tough and also uncertain, which it can be harmful at both the beginning and also the end. At the beginning of life, we are unskilled as well as naive, as well as can make mistakes that can have severe effects. At the end of life, we are faced with the inevitability of death, which can be a frightening possibility. In the middle of life, we are typically awkward and also uncertain, as we try to browse the intricacies of life and make the best choices we can. This quote is a reminder that life can be challenging and unforeseeable, which we should be gotten ready for the unforeseen.

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Ian Fleming This quote is written / told by Ian Fleming between May 28, 1908 and August 12, 1964. He was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 5 other quotes.

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