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Coffee Quote by Jarod Kintz

“When I saw a murder taking place, I almost didn’t have time to make coffee before stopping it. But thank God I did, because otherwise somebody would have died—and even worse, I’d be tired.” quote by Jarod Kintz
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““When I saw a murder taking place, I almost didn’t have time to make coffee before stopping it. But thank God I did, because otherwise somebody would have died—and even worse, I’d be tired.””

Jarod Kintz

About This Quote

Source Short Story: The Coffee Incident, 2015

A sudden crisis forces immediate action; a brief pause for coffee becomes a lifesaving moment, highlighting the absurdity of fatigue before heroism.

In simple terms: Pause can prevent disaster.

Key Takeaway

Take brief rests before crisis.

Themes

heroism fatigue absurdity

Mood

humorous reflective lighthearted

Type

fiction anecdotal

When to use this quote

  • emergency response
  • creative writing
  • daily work
  • stress relief

Key Concepts

psychology time management

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you prepare for unexpected emergencies?
  • When is a break essential?
A Different Perspective

Overreliance on luck can be risky.

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