Yelled Quote by Anonymous
““It seems your forces have been found wanting,” said Civious. Mr. Wonderful was breathing fast and his knife was twirling so quickly that an occasional fingertip flew out of the blur. “Just say ‘we lost!’” he yelled. “TWO WORDS! WE! LOST! YOU SOUND LIKE A PRICK!””
About This Quote
Source Literature: Unknown novel or short story, likely contemporary fiction
A character is mocked for failing to meet expectations, highlighting frustration and aggression in conflict
In simple terms: Failure is mocked and aggression erupts
Key Takeaway
Recognize frustration and choose constructive response
Themes
failure
conflict
communication
Mood
tense
defensive
Type
dialogue
dramatic
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- sports competitions
- performance reviews
- personal setbacks
Key Concepts
criticism
emotional outburst
self‑control
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you respond constructively when mocked?
- What strategies calm heated moments?
A Different Perspective
Aggression may alienate allies and worsen outcomes
