Careful Quote by Carrie Jones
““I told them he hit on me and that I was showing him my wrestling moves. I think they maybe believed it." I pull on my seat belt and roll down the window even though it's cold. I need to be able to smell for pixies. "We can't leave until everyone's out. I want to be sure nothing happens." "Did they really believe you Devyn asks. My breath whooshes out with the reality of it and I adjust my previous statement. "I don't think so." "Well there's another lovely complication." Devyn groans.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown, possibly a contemporary fiction piece
A narrator tries to deflect suspicion by fabricating a story, while another character worries about safety and unseen dangers.
In simple terms: A person lies to avoid trouble, and others fear what might happen.
Key Takeaway
Be honest to avoid complications.
Themes
deception
anxiety
trust
Mood
tense
uncertain
Type
dialogue
dramatic
When to use this quote
- interrogation
- travel
- danger
- friendship
Key Concepts
social dynamics
self‑preservation
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth could you have told instead?
- How does fear affect decision‑making?
A Different Perspective
Lies can backfire and damage relationships.
![“The only thing that scares me now is me. The [person] I might become. The [person] I dont ever want to be. Everybody has fears, right? But how many have my fear? Enough, it seems. Because there's a name for it. Autophobia. Fear of oneself.” quote by Carrie Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a58/carrie-jones-2422_fear_the-only-thing-that-scares-me-now-is-me_157617.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)
