Skip to content

Bubbles Quote by Malorie Blackman

“Just remember, Callum when you’re floating up and up in your bubble, that bubbles have a habit of bursting. The higher you climb, the further you have to fall’ - Lynette McGregor” quote by Malorie Blackman
Download Open image
“Just remember, Callum when you’re floating up and up in your bubble, that bubbles have a habit of bursting. The higher you climb, the further you have to fall’ - Lynette McGregor”

Malorie Blackman

About This Quote

Source Novel: Noughts and Crosses, 2001 (character dialogue)

Bubbles burst; the higher you rise, the farther you may fall, warning against overconfidence.

In simple terms: High ambitions risk greater falls.

Key Takeaway

Stay grounded despite success.

Themes

ambition risk humility

Mood

cautious inspirational

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • career advancement
  • personal goals
  • risk assessment

Key Concepts

psychology literature

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards prevent hubris?
  • How do you balance ambition with humility?
A Different Perspective

Overcaution can limit growth.

4.9 out of 5 (3 ratings)

More by Malorie Blackman

Explore all 66 Malorie Blackman quotes

More Bubbles quotes

Browse all 821 Bubbles quotes