Busybody Quote by Keri Arthur
““If I had a talent I could claim, it would be as a finder of trouble. Which is undoubtedly what I'd find by sticking my nose where it had no right to be. But would I let a thought of trouble stop me? Not a snowflake's chance in hell.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Lost City of Z, Keri Arthur, 2019
The speaker embraces curiosity and risk, seeing trouble as a sign of meaningful engagement rather than a deterrent.
In simple terms: Embrace curiosity, even if it leads to trouble.
Key Takeaway
Seek challenges, don’t avoid them.
Themes
curiosity
risk
adventure
Mood
excited
determined
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- investigative journalism
- entrepreneurship
- creative projects
- personal development
Key Concepts
exploration
resilience
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you explore if fear wasn’t a factor?
- How do you balance curiosity with responsibility?
A Different Perspective
Trouble can cause real harm if not managed wisely.
![“She's always getting into trouble because she gets bored really really easily. [...] My mum says it's because Celia has an attention span the size of a sesame seed. Celia's mum says it's because Celia's identity is unfurling itself slowly, like a tulip bud, and it's a breathtakingly beautiful…” quote by Jaclyn Moriarty](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f85/jaclyn-moriarty-13344_attention-span_she-s-always-getting-into-trouble-becaus_734185.jpg)
