Climbing Quote by Audrey Niffenegger
“I feel moderately bad about this whole thing. On the one hand, I am providing myself with urgently required survival skills. Other lessons in this series include Shoplifting, Beating People Up, Picking Locks, Climbing Trees, Driving, Housebreaking, Dumpster Diving, and How to Use Oddball Things like Venetian Blinds and Garbage Can Lids as Weapons. On the other hand, I’m corrupting my poor innocent little self. I sigh. Somebody’s got to do it.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Adaptation, Audrey Niffenegger, 2011
Balancing self‑improvement through questionable means creates moral conflict.
In simple terms: Learning risky skills feels both useful and corrupting.
Key Takeaway
Weigh benefits against ethical costs.
Themes
ethics
self‑improvement
survival
conflict
Mood
conflicted
reflective
Type
cautionary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- learning self‑defense
- urban exploration
- resourceful living
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
moral ambiguity
skill acquisition
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What values guide your choice to learn dangerous skills?
- Can you find safer alternatives?
A Different Perspective
The skills may cause harm or legal trouble despite usefulness.
