Arthur Quote by Douglas Adams
“You know," said Arthur, "it's at times like this, when I'm trapped in a Vogon airlock with a man from Betelgeuse, and about to die of asphyxiation in deep space that I really wish I'd listened to what my mother told me when I was young." "Why, what did she tell you?" "I don't know, I didn't listen.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, 1979
The speaker reflects on regret, realizing that ignoring parental advice may lead to dire consequences in extreme situations.
In simple terms: Regret over not listening to mother’s advice in a crisis.
Key Takeaway
Heed wise counsel early.
Themes
regret
advice
family
Mood
reflective
humorous
Type
philosophical
narrative
When to use this quote
- space travel
- emergency preparedness
- personal decision making
Key Concepts
life lessons
humor
science fiction
Questions to Reflect On
- What advice have you ignored that you now regret?
- How can you better integrate advice into actions?
A Different Perspective
Humor masks the seriousness of regret.
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