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They'll be fine," Wickersham said. "Practice makes…

“They'll be fine," Wickersham said. "Practice makes perfect." I had to ask. "You practice running away?" "We knew we'd make enemies. Other organizations have fire drills; we have oh-shit-someone-found-our-ass drills.” quote by Scott Westerfeld
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““They'll be fine," Wickersham said. "Practice makes perfect." I had to ask. "You practice running away?" "We knew we'd make enemies. Other organizations have fire drills; we have oh-shit-someone-found-our-ass drills.””

Scott Westerfeld

About This Quote

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

Characters use absurd drills to mock serious threats, highlighting absurdity in their dangerous world.

In simple terms: They mock danger with silly drills.

Key Takeaway

Question the seriousness of threats.

Themes

absurdity danger mockery

Mood

ironic critical

Type

satirical dialogue

When to use this quote

  • school training
  • dangerous missions
  • team bonding

Key Concepts

social critique survival tactics

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does humor become harmful?
  • How to balance seriousness and levity?
A Different Perspective

May downplay real danger.

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