Christopher-moore Quote by Christopher Moore
![“Careful crossing the street," Tommy called back to her as he crossed. [Jody is drunk] "Ha!" Jody said. "I am a finely tuned predator. I am a superbeing. I --" And at that point she bounced her forehead off a light pole with a dull twang and was suddenly lying on her back, looking at the…” quote by Christopher Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/29d/christopher-moore-353_christopher-moore_careful-crossing-the-street-tommy-called_2012882.jpg)
““Careful crossing the street," Tommy called back to her as he crossed. [Jody is drunk] "Ha!" Jody said. "I am a finely tuned predator. I am a superbeing. I --" And at that point she bounced her forehead off a light pole with a dull twang and was suddenly lying on her back, looking at the streetlights above her, which kept going out of focus, the bastards. ””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Stupidest Angel” by Christopher Moore, 2004
A character’s self‑importance leads to a comedic mishap, highlighting overconfidence and its consequences.
In simple terms: Overconfidence caused a funny accident.
Key Takeaway
Stay humble and aware of limits.
Themes
humor
overconfidence
consequences
self‑awareness
Mood
playful
ironic
Type
satirical
comedic
When to use this quote
- social interactions
- public speaking
- risk taking
Key Concepts
satire
character flaw
comic timing
Questions to Reflect On
- When does confidence become arrogance?
- How can we balance confidence with caution?
A Different Perspective
Humor can mask serious errors.
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