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“The photographer was lost for riposte, obvious though it should have been; instead he turned to run. At least his mind did. In fact, his mind had already scooted down the Broad Walk and was clambering over the railings at the end, whereas his body had remained rooted to the spot. With some effort…” quote by James Herbert
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““The photographer was lost for riposte, obvious though it should have been; instead he turned to run. At least his mind did. In fact, his mind had already scooted down the Broad Walk and was clambering over the railings at the end, whereas his body had remained rooted to the spot. With some effort he looked down at his feet as if to reprimand them. They refused to take notice.””

James Herbert

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Survivor, 1976

The mind can escape a dire situation even when the body is frozen, highlighting mental resilience.

In simple terms: Mind can flee when body is stuck.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate mental agility in crises.

Themes

psychology survival mind‑body

Mood

introspective thoughtful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dangerous work
  • combat stress
  • creative blocks

Key Concepts

cognitive escape mental resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you train your mind to act when stuck?
  • What does this say about the power of imagination?
A Different Perspective

Physical action may be required to match mental escape.

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