And it really doesn't matter if we're under our desks with…
“And it really doesn't matter if we're under our desks with our hands over our heads or not, does it? No, said Mrs. Baker. It doesn't really matter. So, why are we practicing? She thought for a minute. Because it gives comfort, she said. People like to think that if they're prepared then nothing bad can really happen. And perhaps we practice because we feel as if there's nothing else we can do because sometimes it feels as if life is governed by the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Practicing provides comfort and a sense of control, even if outcomes are uncertain, reflecting human desire for preparedness against life's unpredictability.
In simple terms: Practice offers comfort despite uncertainty.
Key Takeaway
Practice to feel prepared.
Themes
preparation
comfort
uncertainty
Mood
thoughtful
calm
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- studying
- public speaking
- sports training
- emergency drills
Key Concepts
psychology
risk management
Questions to Reflect On
- Does over‑preparing limit spontaneity?
- When is practice insufficient?