Flight Quote by Dave Eggers
““LOW-FLYING, QUICK-MOVING CLOUDS: I haven't long to live. TREETOPS, ROUNDED AND ROUGH: That's probably true. LOW-FLYING, QUICK-MOVING CLOUDS: I won't even make it to the sea. I can already see where I'll end. TREETOPS, ROUNDED AND ROUGH: I don't know what to tell you. LOW-FLYING, QUICK-MOVING CLOUDS: But the thing is, I really love moving like this, though I know I won't even make it. TREETOPS, ROUNDED AND ROUGH: There are advantages to flight. LOW-FLYING, QUICK-MOVING CLOUDS: But thought is its unfitting companion.””
About This Quote
A dialogue between fleeting, restless ambition and grounded, cautious wisdom, highlighting the tension between desire for swift movement and the limits imposed by reality.
In simple terms: Conflict between impulsive drive and practical restraint.
Key Takeaway
Rapid pursuit can be exhilarating yet unsustainable.
Themes
impermanence
ambition
wisdom
contrast
flight
thought
Mood
reflective
melancholic
hopeful
Type
dialogue
metaphor
philosophical
When to use this quote
- creative brainstorming
- career decision-making
- personal growth
- risk assessment
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
transience
risk
balance
perspective
Practical Applications
- motivational speaking
- coaching
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the speaker gain from embracing speed?
- How might the grounded perspective offer hidden benefits?
A Different Perspective
The speaker may romanticize speed without fully acknowledging the value of patience and strategic planning.
![“I've used the Phoenix Centrifuge to replicate what the body's going to go through on the flight up. I've also done some gravity tests with ZERO-G [a charter-flight service in Arlington, Va., that uses modified Boeing 727s to simulate weightlessness], which went great.” quote by Richard Branson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/aa1/richard-branson-256_adventure_i-ve-used-the-phoenix-centrifuge-to-repl_903.jpg)
![“Tell them you came, and saw, and looked into my eyes and saw the shadow of the guard receding. Thoughts in time and out of season, the hitchinker stood by the side of the road and levelled his thumb in the calm calculus of reason. [...] Why does my mind circle around you? Why do planets wonder…” quote by Jim Morrison](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ae/jim-morrison-1692_bird_tell-them-you-came-and-saw-and-looked-in_18280.jpg)
