Bubbles Quote by Eoin Colfer
““You know how they put the bubbles in this stuff?” Vinyáya’s mouth twitched with the ghost of a smile. “I thought it was naturally carbonated.” “Yeah, that’s what I thought until I got a prison job at the Derrier plant. They employ every dwarf in the Deeps. They made us sign confidentiality contracts.” Vinyáya was hooked. “So go on, tell me. How do they get the bubbles in?” Mulch tapped his nose. “Can’t say. Breach of contract. All I can say is it involves a huge vat of water and several dwarfs using our . . . eh”—Mulch pointed to his rear end—“. . . natural talents.” Vinyáya gingerly replaced her bottle.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Mortal Engines” by Philip Reeve, 2001 (character dialogue)
Secrets are hidden behind contracts, and curiosity drives people to seek forbidden knowledge.
In simple terms: Curiosity pushes us to uncover hidden truths.
Key Takeaway
Question authority responsibly.
Themes
curiosity
secrecy
authority
Mood
cautious
intriguing
Type
narrative
dialogue
When to use this quote
- workplace
- industrial settings
- legal contexts
- personal investigations
Key Concepts
ethics
information control
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it justified to break confidentiality?
- What risks arise from seeking hidden knowledge?
A Different Perspective
Breaking contracts can have legal consequences.
