Attack Quote by Gena Showalter
“Apparently, dancing for him and throwing herself at him weren't enough. Apparently, she had to nearly commit murder to arouse him enough to attack her.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Darkest Minds by Gena Showalter, 2015
Extreme actions are sometimes used to provoke a response, but they may fail to achieve the desired effect.
In simple terms: Violence may not get the reaction you want.
Key Takeaway
Seek healthier ways to be noticed.
Themes
relationships
violence
desperation
Mood
dramatic
intense
Type
fiction
romantic
When to use this quote
- dating
- boundary setting
- emotional health
- relationship counseling
Key Concepts
psychology
conflict resolution
Questions to Reflect On
- Why resort to extreme measures?
- What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective
Violence can cause lasting harm.
![“I mean, it's not just the rappers, you know what i'm saying? People want to attack anybody that's a large figure, you know what I'm saying? They did it to [Michael] Jordan, they did it to [Mike] Tyson, they did it to Bill Cosby, you know what I'm saying? They're gonna' attack you if you on top.” quote by The Notorious B.I.G](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ac8/the-notorious-b-i-g-8034_bills_i-mean-it-s-not-just-the-rappers-you-kno_27728.jpg)
