Far distance Quote by Marissa Meyer
““Glaring, Kai leaned back against the headrest. "I'm already uncomfortable with you piloting this ship and being in control of my life. Try not to make it worse." "Why does everyone think I'm such a bad pilot?" "Cinder told me as much." "Well, tell Cinder I'm perfectly capable of flying a blasted podship without killing anyone. My flight instructor at the Andromeda - which is a very prestigious military academy in the Republic, I will have you know-" "I know what Andromeda Academy is." "Yeah, well, my flight instructor said I was a natural." "Right," Kai drawled. "Was that the same flight instructor who wrote in you official report about your inattentiveness, refusal to take safety precautions seriously, and overconfident attitude that often bordered on ... what was the word she used>? 'Fool-hardy', I think?" "Oh, yeah. Commander Reid. She had a thing for me." The radar blinked, picking up a cruiser in the far distance, and Thorne deftly changed directions to keep them out of its course. "I didn't realize I had a royal stalker. I'm flattered, Your Majesty." "Even better - you had an entire government team assigned to digging up information on you. They reported twice daily for over a week. You did run off with the most-wanted criminal in the world, after all.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Cinder (Lunar Chronicles) by Marissa Meyer, 2012
A character expresses distrust in another's abilities while also confronting past criticism and hidden agendas, highlighting tension between confidence and doubt.
In simple terms: Someone doubts another's skill and reveals hidden motives.
Question your own confidence and seek honest feedback.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- spaceflight
- military training
- political intrigue
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance confidence with humility?
- What hidden motives affect your decisions?
Reliance on others can expose vulnerabilities and blind spots.