Pearls of wisdom we can learn from the penguin
As members of a travel company that focuses on wildlife, we believe every species has something important to teach us - from the largest blue whale to the smallest cephalopod, the fiercest polar bear right down to the most furtive Arctic fox.
But if you're in search of the deepest words of wisdom ever to be uttered, look no further than our favorite flightless philosopher: the penguin.
Here are 22 priceless pearls we've learned from this sagely species, each one irrefutable proof that what the penguin lacks in aerial ability it makes up for in the keenest advice ever to be regurgitated down another bird's beak.
1. Show up on time, especially to ship launches
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2. Let sleeping seals lie - unless they look too darn smug
Image by Esther Kokmeijer
3. Take time to contemplate life's deeper questions
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4. But never miss a chance to play in the shallows
Image by Charles Baz
5. Sometimes you have to go along to get along
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6. At other times, you have to walk your own path
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7. Sometimes you have to stand your ground
Image by Wim van Passel
8. And other times, it's best to find a peaceful agreement
Image by Rinie van Meurs
9. Don't lose yourself in the crowd
Image by Hubert Neufeld
10. Let your loved ones know you love them
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11. Learn from others whenever possible
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12. But don't listen to the naysayers
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13. Remember to get your rest
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14. Seriously, rest is very important
15. Without rest, you're nothing but a lump
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16. Find friends you can be yourself around
17. But be open to others who are not like you
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18. Waste not, want not
19. Learn and become who you are
Image by Wim van Passel
20. Take pride in your true self
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21. Live each day like you mean it
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22. Then rest up for tomorrow
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