Asteroid Quote by Ben H. Winters
““He's weeping, his face dissolving in his hands. It's exhausting. People hiding behind the asteroid, like it's an excuse for poor conduct, for miserable and desperate and selfish behavior, everybody ducking in its comet-tail like children in mommy's skirts.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters, 2012
The quote depicts people using external threats as excuses for selfish behavior, highlighting avoidance and emotional exhaustion.
In simple terms: People hide behind crises to justify bad actions.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and confront avoidance.
Themes
avoidance
selfishness
emotional exhaustion
social critique
Mood
frustrated
critical
Type
analytical
observational
When to use this quote
- workplace conflict
- political rhetoric
- personal relationships
- crisis management
Key Concepts
psychology
human behavior
defense mechanisms
Questions to Reflect On
- What crisis do you use to avoid responsibility?
- How can you foster accountability in others?
A Different Perspective
It may overgeneralize and ignore genuine fear or trauma.
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