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

Meaning of the quote

The quote means that horses can be risky to deal with, whether you're near their head or their back end. Plus, it's not very pleasant to sit on a horse's back for a long time. The author is suggesting that horses can be unpredictable and uncomfortable, so you need to be careful when handling them.

About Ian Fleming

Ian Fleming was an English writer best known for his James Bond spy novels. He had a wealthy background and served in British Naval Intelligence during World War II, which inspired much of the detail and depth in his Bond stories. Fleming’s Bond novels became one of the best-selling book series of all time, with over 100 million copies sold worldwide.

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