“The strange superstition has arisen in the Western world that we can start all over again, remaking human nature, human society, and the possibilities of happiness; as though the knowledge and experience of our ancestors were now entirely irrelevant.” Roger Scruton (1944-2020)
Avoid Charging Ostriches
If you live in alligator country, you know not to try and outrun an alligator. Over short distances, alligators can reach 30 mph (50 km).