Crash Quote by Douglas Adams
“Just supposing," he said, "just supposing" --he didn't know what was coming next, so he thought he'd just sit back and listen--"that there was some extraordinary way in which you were very important to me, and that, though you didn't know it, I was very important to you, but it all went for nothing because we only had five miles and I was a stupid idiot at knowing how to say something very important to someone I've only just met and not crash into lorries a the same time, what would you say..." He paused, helplessly, and looked at her. "I should do.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Douglas Adams, 1979
A character feels unprepared to express deep feelings to a new acquaintance, fearing missteps and missed connections.
In simple terms: Fear of saying important things to someone new.
Key Takeaway
Speak honestly despite uncertainty.
Themes
communication
vulnerability
relationships
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
reflective
emotional
When to use this quote
- first dates
- confessing love
- important conversations
Key Concepts
interpersonal dynamics
self-doubt
expressiveness
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you say if you could only speak once?
- How can you prepare for meaningful conversations?
A Different Perspective
The quote assumes a dramatic scenario that may not reflect everyday interactions.
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