Arrested Quote by Dorothy Dunnett
““Arrested for the second, whether in admiration for Lord d’Aubigny’s inventiveness or in a kind of silent snort of hysteria at the prodigies expected of him—a condition, O’LiamRoe recognized, to which Lymond was all too prone—Francis Crawford was off guard for the one moment that mattered.””
About This Quote
Francis Crawford is caught off guard at a crucial moment, reflecting how admiration and anxiety can impair judgment.
In simple terms: Being unprepared at key moments can be costly.
Key Takeaway
Stay alert and prepared.
Themes
anticipation
vulnerability
judgment
pressure
society
Mood
tense
reflective
cautious
Type
advice
psychological
narrative
When to use this quote
- critical meetings
- performances
- high‑stakes decisions
Key Concepts
psychology
human error
narrative tension
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you let admiration hinder performance?
- How can you balance respect and readiness?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes admiration always leads to distraction, ignoring disciplined focus.
