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“Concentrate. Level the sight. Breathe in. Ease the trigger. And relax? BLAP! The can somersaulted across the sand. Pride swelled till I thought I'd burst. But my pride slipped at Dad's reality check. Not bad. Pretty good, in fact. For a girl.” quote by Ellen Hopkins
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““Concentrate. Level the sight. Breathe in. Ease the trigger. And relax? BLAP! The can somersaulted across the sand. Pride swelled till I thought I'd burst. But my pride slipped at Dad's reality check. Not bad. Pretty good, in fact. For a girl.””

Ellen Hopkins

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Girl Who Fell, Ellen Hopkins, 2015

Focus, breath, and calm can transform a tense moment into confidence, but external checks can humble pride.

In simple terms: Calm focus turns tension into confidence.

Key Takeaway

Practice breath and focus to stay grounded.

Themes

confidence focus humility growth

Mood

determined hopeful

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • sports
  • public speaking
  • performance arts

Key Concepts

breathing techniques mental preparation self‑assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does pride become a hindrance?
  • How do you stay humble after success?
A Different Perspective

Pride can be fragile under scrutiny.

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