Why not go out on a limb? Isn't that where the fruit is?

The line reframes “going out on a limb” (a common idiom for taking a risky position) as the very place where rewards are most likely to be found. By extending the metaphor—fruit grows at the ends of branches—it argues that safety and proximity to the trunk (convention, consensus, caution) may limit opportunity. The quote’s appeal lies in its compact logic: risk is not merely tolerable but structurally linked to gain. It also implies discernment: one goes out on a limb not for recklessness, but because that is where the desired outcome actually is, making courage a practical strategy rather than a romantic gesture.

Why not go out on a limb? That’s where the fruit is.