Baby Quote by Ann Aguirre
“Are you afraid of falling, baby? No, I’m afraid of landing. [He’s laughing, and I’m smiling.] Stupid idiot smile, don’t you know what comes next?”
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Darkest Minds” (2012)
The speaker fears the consequences of a fall more than the fall itself, highlighting anxiety about outcomes.
In simple terms: Fear of landing outweighs fear of falling.
Prepare for outcomes, not just actions.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- sports
- career moves
- relationships
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What outcome scares you most?
- How can you mitigate landing fear?
Focusing on landing can cause paralysis.