Sunny side Quote by Joe Abercrombie
““You're no fun at all, you boys, you do nothing but worry. You need to think on the sunny side o' this. The worst that can happen is that Bethod don't show!' 'The worst?' Dogman stared at him. 'You sure? What about if Bethod does come, and his Carls kick your wall over like a pile o' turds and kill every last one of us?' Crummock's brow furrowed. He frowned down at the ground. He squinted up at the clouds. 'True,' he said, breaking out in a smile. 'That is worse. You got a fast mind, lad.' Dogman gave a long sigh, and stared down into the valley.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The First Law Trilogy, 2006
A character confronts fear by choosing optimism over worst‑case catastrophes, finding humor in danger.
In simple terms: Choosing optimism despite danger.
Key Takeaway
Embrace humor, stay hopeful.
Themes
courage
optimism
friendship
Mood
lighthearted
tense
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- Adventure
- team dynamics
- dangerous missions
Key Concepts
Existential dread
comic relief
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance optimism with realistic caution?
- When does humor become denial?
A Different Perspective
Humor may mask real risk.
