Look Before You Leap
Proverbs have deep meaning, which we can decipher only by looking beyond the words.
This particular proverb asks us to think carefully before doing anything in haste! After all, it always pays to be cautious. Every problem should be viewed impartially and unemotionally, the pros and cons should be thoroughly weighed before taking a decision.
History has proved time and again that haste never pays. Many impulsive leaders lost what they had because they acted without thinking of the consequences. Mark Antony left his fleet in battle and pursued Cleopatra without realizing what was at stake. Hitler attacked Russia without being fully prepared and ruined both himself and his country.
However, being cautious does not imply being inactive. It just means that you have to think before you act! There are moments when you have to suddenly take an important decision, but there is no time to think. At such times, confidence and faith pave the way to correct judgement. Let’s not reach the stage where we forget to leap!
