Beneath the surface Quote by Frances Hardinge
““Mosca had been so busy working the oars of her little plan that she had failed to see the iceberg upon which it was doomed to founder. And now here it was in front of her, a towering glacial mountain of selfishness, and she could not understand how she could have missed it. How vast was it? How far beneath the surface did it go?””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Girl Who Could Move Sh*t with Her Mind, 2015
Obsession with small tasks can blind us to larger, looming problems.
In simple terms: Focusing on details may hide big risks.
Key Takeaway
Step back to see the bigger picture.
Themes
focus
risk
selfishness
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
narrative
warning
When to use this quote
- project planning
- personal relationships
- strategic decisions
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
awareness
self‑reflection
Questions to Reflect On
- What “icebergs” are you missing?
- How can you broaden your perspective?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring the iceberg can lead to failure.
