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Bad idea Quote by Jacqueline Rayner

“He saw the statue - she shrank back as he hurried forward. And then he realized it wasn't her. Rose was taken aback. She hadn't known - how could she know - what her disappearence had done to him. This Doctor had a look of such despair in his eyes that her heart almost stopped in pity. She wanted…” quote by Jacqueline Rayner
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““He saw the statue - she shrank back as he hurried forward. And then he realized it wasn't her. Rose was taken aback. She hadn't known - how could she know - what her disappearence had done to him. This Doctor had a look of such despair in his eyes that her heart almost stopped in pity. She wanted more than anything else to go to him, tell him that everything was going to be alright. But... what with possibly ripping time and space apart, that was probably a bad idea. ””

Jacqueline Rayner

About This Quote

Source Novel: Unknown (fictional narrative)

A character confronts loss and the temptation to alter fate, realizing some actions may cause greater harm.

In simple terms: Changing the past can be dangerous and painful.

Key Takeaway

Consider consequences before trying to reverse loss.

Themes

loss time travel despair hope ethical dilemma

Mood

somber reflective

Type

philosophical emotional

When to use this quote

  • personal tragedy
  • science‑fiction scenarios
  • ethical debates
  • emotional healing

Key Concepts

causality grief moral responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you risk to change a painful event?
  • How do you balance hope with acceptance?
A Different Perspective

Attempting to fix the past may create new suffering.

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