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Bad mood Quote by David Mitchell

“Good moods’re as fragile as eggs...Bad moods’re as fragile as bricks.” quote by David Mitchell
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“Good moods’re as fragile as eggs...Bad moods’re as fragile as bricks.”

David Mitchell

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.

Key Takeaway

Treat emotions gently.

Themes

emotions fragility psychology

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • workplace
  • mental health
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

vulnerability resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you protect good moods?
  • What makes bad moods resilient?
A Different Perspective

Emotions are also influenced by external events, not just internal fragility.

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