Bad mood Quote by David Mitchell
“Good moods’re as fragile as eggs...Bad moods’re as fragile as bricks.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell, 2004
Mood is delicate; positive feelings can break easily like eggs, while negative feelings are hard and brittle like bricks.
In simple terms: Good moods are fragile; bad moods are tough.
Treat emotions gently.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- workplace
- mental health
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you protect good moods?
- What makes bad moods resilient?
Emotions are also influenced by external events, not just internal fragility.