Accident Quote by Max Gladstone
““Simple accident: a zombie-crewed containership from Southern Kath wrecked in a storm. The containership had been hired to transport a horror from beyond the stars, but the horror broke free and twisted a few hundred miles of Kathic coastline into unearthly geometries before the Coast Guard caught it. Resulting market fluctuations broke the Great Squid. Steve, the priest responsible, was promoted after the event, for exceptional skill managing a crisis,””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The Great Squid” by Max Gladstone, 2022
A chaotic disaster involving a zombie‑crewed ship and an otherworldly horror leads to market turmoil, yet a priest’s crisis management earns him promotion.
In simple terms: A disaster creates opportunity for those who handle it well.
Key Takeaway
Effective crisis leadership can turn chaos into career advancement.
Themes
crisis management
leadership
unexpected opportunity
market volatility
heroism
Mood
tense
hopeful
reflective
Type
narrative
inspirational
cautionary
When to use this quote
- Corporate finance
- maritime disaster response
- public relations
- emergency planning
Key Concepts
Risk assessment
adaptive strategy
ethical decision‑making
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you respond when an uncontrollable event threatens your organization?
- What ethical dilemmas arise when profiting from a crisis?
A Different Perspective
Success may depend on luck and timing, not just skill.
