Advice Quote by Megan Whalen Turner
“Ornon said, "I have seen him jump across atriums four stories above the ground, a distance that would make your blood freeze, and I heard him once confess that he sometimes thinks the distance is beyond him. He always jumps, Your Majesty. The Thieves are not trained in self-preservation. I beg you would take my advice.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Thief, 2008
A daring thief repeatedly risks death, showing reckless bravery and lack of self‑preservation.
In simple terms: He jumps fearlessly, ignoring danger.
Key Takeaway
Balance courage with caution.
Themes
bravery
recklessness
self‑preservation
Mood
dramatic
intense
Type
narrative
character study
When to use this quote
- adventure
- combat
- high‑stakes missions
Key Concepts
heroic archetype
psychology of risk
Questions to Reflect On
- When is bravery reckless?
- How does fear motivate action?
A Different Perspective
Such recklessness can endanger allies.
![“I woke with a terrible headache and wobbled around 'till I fell out the window." "You what?" "Fell out the window. That one over there." She [Edwina] gestured to the curtain behind her. "I broke my back. My spine is all wobbly now, but it doesn't hurt.” quote by Megan Whalen Turner](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/699/megan-whalen-turner-1289_behinds_i-woke-with-a-terrible-headache-and-wobb_56744.jpg)
![“[A]s you partake of the world's bill of fare, that's darned good advice to follow. Do a lot of spitting out the hot air. And be careful what you swallow.” quote by Dr. Seuss](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/da8/dr-seuss-1224_advice_a-s-you-partake-of-the-world-s-bill-of-f_6806.jpg)
