Balloons Quote by Anthony Horowitz
“The platform underneath the balloon fell on her as she was trying to escape," she explained. "She was crushed." "I'd have been disappointed too.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The House of Silk" by Anthony Horowitz, 2014
A hidden support fails at a critical moment, leading to disaster and disappointment
In simple terms: Hidden failures cause collapse
Anticipate and reinforce hidden supports
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- construction safety
- escape planning
- emergency drills
- team coordination
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden risks do you overlook?
- How can you test unseen structures?
Not all failures are visible; overreliance can be dangerous