Average person Quote by Lindsay Buroker
““Sicarius stood behind them, not bothering to hide his face as the breeze rifled through his short blond hair. He hadn’t drawn a weapon yet, and Amaranthe hurried to catch up, to keep him from doing so. First one security man glanced over his shoulder and jumped, then the second emulated the move. Sespian lifted a hand. “Don’t hurt—”One of the men pointed to the side of Sicarius, cried, “Look, enforcers!” and hurled himself past Sespian and into the river. The second man squeaked, scuttled backward until his shoulders rammed against the railing, then grabbed it and also propelled himself into the water. His lantern caught and dropped to the deck instead of falling overboard. It clanked and highlighted a dubious puddle before tipping over and winking out. Amaranthe had forgotten how much Sicarius’s reputation affected the average person.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Iron Druid Chronicles, The Darkest Day, 2015
Sicarius’s reputation causes panic, leading men to act impulsively and endanger themselves despite attempts to restrain him.
In simple terms: His fame makes people act rashly.
Key Takeaway
Beware of letting reputation dictate actions.
Themes
reputation
panic
impulsivity
Mood
tense
urgent
Type
narrative
action
When to use this quote
- military training
- crowd control
- risk assessment
- leadership decisions
Key Concepts
social dynamics
authority
fear
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear of a reputation affect decision making?
- What safeguards can prevent panic?
A Different Perspective
Reputation can be manipulated, causing irrational behavior.
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