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I once cured an amateur skydiver of acute acrophobia. Now…

“I once cured an amateur skydiver of acute acrophobia. Now, you could say he was all right, because he was able to jump. But you could also say he was not all right, because he was so stoned he neglected to open his parachute.” quote by Robert Preston
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“I once cured an amateur skydiver of acute acrophobia. Now, you could say he was all right, because he was able to jump. But you could also say he was not all right, because he was so stoned he neglected to open his parachute.”

Robert Preston

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Curing a skydiver’s fear led to a dangerous oversight when he ignored safety.

In simple terms: Cure fear, but safety matters.

Key Takeaway

Balance courage with caution.

Themes

fear skydiving caution responsibility

Mood

advice question

Type

Able:1 Neglected:1 Parachutes:1 Skydiver:1 Skydiver Acute:0 Cured Amateur:1 Acrophobia Say:0 Amateur Skydiver:0

When to use this quote

  • adventure sports
  • training sessions
  • emergency protocols
  • null

Key Concepts

acrophobia parachute safety risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • cautious
  • serious
A Different Perspective

Can fear‑cure be reckless?;How to ensure safety after confidence?

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