Bitten Quote by Courtney Allison Moulton
““Oh, excellent," Ethan Stone said. "A way out. Good thing I was sure to be bitten by a radioactive spider so I can scale these walls and ceiling and shimmy my arse right out of here." Will studied the wall shaft for a long moment. "I don't think that would work.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Minds, 2015
A character boasts about a fantastical solution, but reality shows it’s impractical.
In simple terms: Bragging about impossible fixes fails.
Key Takeaway
Avoid overconfidence; test ideas first.
Themes
hubris
creativity
realism
Mood
skeptical
cautious
Type
fictional
humorous
When to use this quote
- Comic book scenarios
- team planning
- risk assessment
- improvised escapes
Key Concepts
Superhero fantasy
problem solving
Questions to Reflect On
- What realistic steps could replace the fantasy solution?
- How does hubris affect teamwork?
A Different Perspective
The plan ignores physics and safety constraints.
