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Wrong direction Quote by Dave Cullen

“He came to repeatedly and began again. No one knows how many times. A bloody trail revealed his convoluted path. He started less than two table lengths from the windows, but he headed off in the wrong direction. Then he hit obstacles: bodies, table legs, and chairs. Some he pushed away, others had…” quote by Dave Cullen
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““He came to repeatedly and began again. No one knows how many times. A bloody trail revealed his convoluted path. He started less than two table lengths from the windows, but he headed off in the wrong direction. Then he hit obstacles: bodies, table legs, and chairs. Some he pushed away, others had to be maneuvered around. He kept heading for the light. If he could just make it to the windows maybe someone would see him. If he had to, maybe he would jump. It took three hours to get there.””

Dave Cullen

About This Quote

Source Book: The Darkest Minds, 2012

A determined individual navigates obstacles, repeatedly trying to reach a goal despite setbacks, driven by hope for rescue or escape.

In simple terms: Persistence despite obstacles leads toward a goal.

Key Takeaway

Keep moving toward your objective despite challenges.

Themes

perseverance hope obstacle navigation

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • physical rehabilitation
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

psychology goal setting resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What motivates you to keep trying?
  • How can you adjust your path when blocked?
A Different Perspective

Repeated attempts can cause fatigue and frustration.

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