The Wisdom of Mark Twain and the Security of the Modern Business
Mark Twain, one of Missouri’s greatest sons, once said, “The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.”
It’s a quote about potential — about wasted opportunity. Twain wasn’t simply talking about reading; he was talking about choice. The choice to ignore what’s available. The choice to remain unprepared, uninformed, or untrained, even when the tools for improvement are right at hand.
In many ways, Twain’s insight applies perfectly to today’s business world — especially when it comes to safety and security preparedness.
The Parable of Readiness
A company that chooses not to perform a security assessment or provide employee safety training is much like the literate man who refuses to read.
Both possess access to knowledge — yet neither benefit from it.
When a business declines to examine its vulnerabilities, it forfeits the advantages of awareness and preparation. It becomes equally vulnerable as an organization that never had access to such services in the first place. In essence, the difference between ignorance and negligence is choice — and choice defines responsibility.
The Missouri Connection
Mark Twain understood that wisdom and progress start at home — and so does Gray Ram Tactical, LLC.
Like Twain, Gray Ram Tactical is Missouri-based but globally minded. For nearly two decades, we’ve provided training and security consulting to organizations across the nation and around the world.
Our team’s mission is rooted in the same practical Missouri values that Twain embodied:
- See things as they really are.
- Prepare for what may come.
- Act before it’s too late.
From Words to Action
Twain’s words remind us that knowledge unused is knowledge lost.
For modern organizations, that means that a security assessment left undone or a training session left unscheduled can carry the same risk as never having access to them at all. The result? Unprepared employees, overlooked vulnerabilities, and unnecessary risk — all because action was delayed.
Security, like literacy, only creates value when it’s practiced.
A Call to Leadership
Mark Twain gave the world wit, wisdom, and reflection — but his words also challenge us to act.
If your organization hasn’t yet taken the step to assess its security or train its people, it’s time to turn the page.
Gray Ram Tactical, LLC stands ready to help your business become more aware, more capable, and more secure — because preparation is the difference between knowing and doing.
“The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them.”
— Mark Twain
Today, the business that doesn’t prepare has no advantage over the one that can’t.
Let’s change that — together! Contact Gray Ram Tactical, LLC today.
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