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Agents Quote by Ally Carter

“If you ever put a student at this school in danger again-' 'Oh, I thought you Gallagher Girls were immune to danger.' Despite the hundred girls the filled the foyer, no one moved or gasped or tried to defend our honor. We stood silently, waiting for our headmistress to say, 'Oh, we are quite used…” quote by Ally Carter
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“If you ever put a student at this school in danger again-' 'Oh, I thought you Gallagher Girls were immune to danger.' Despite the hundred girls the filled the foyer, no one moved or gasped or tried to defend our honor. We stood silently, waiting for our headmistress to say, 'Oh, we are quite used to being underestimated, Agent Townsend. In fact, we welcome it.”

Ally Carter

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Girl Who Could Not Dream, 2022

The narrator observes how danger is dismissed, highlighting how underestimation can be weaponized.

In simple terms: People ignore danger, making it powerful.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and address hidden threats.

Themes

danger underestimation power silence

Mood

tense determined

Type

narrative critical

When to use this quote

  • school safety
  • team leadership
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

social dynamics psychology agency

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does silence empower the oppressor?
  • What steps break the cycle of underestimation?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring danger can lead to harm.

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