Artemis Quote by Eoin Colfer
“You know, Miss Holly, you look very dramatic like that, backlit by the fire. Very attractive, if I may say so. I know you shared a moment passionne with Artemis which he subsequently fouled up with his typical boorish behavior. Let me just throw something out there for you to consider while we're chasing the probe: I share Artemis's passion but not his boorishness. No pressure; just think about it. This was enough to elicit a deafening moment of silence even in the middle of a crisis, which Orion seemed to be blissfully unaffected by.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Artemis Fowl, 2001
A character compares a dramatic scene to a firelit moment, noting shared passion but rejecting negative traits, highlighting tension and silence amid crisis.
In simple terms: Drama versus calm in crisis.
Key Takeaway
Separate passion from negative behavior.
Themes
drama
conflict
character
silence
Mood
reflective
tense
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- team discussions
- crisis management
- creative brainstorming
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
passion
boorishness
contrast
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep passion without adopting flaws?
- What does silence reveal in tense moments?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may distract from practical solutions.
