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Danger Quote by Michelle Forbes

“There's a feeling of immortality you have in youth. You just don't see the dangers around you, or, if you do, maybe you're even excited by them.” quote by Michelle Forbes
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“There's a feeling of immortality you have in youth. You just don't see the dangers around you, or, if you do, maybe you're even excited by them.”

Michelle Forbes

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015

Youth feels invincible, overlooking danger, sometimes finding excitement in risk.

In simple terms: Youthful confidence can ignore risk.

Key Takeaway

Balance confidence with awareness.

Themes

youth confidence risk excitement

Mood

cautious adventurous

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • adventure sports
  • first jobs
  • college life
  • social experiments

Key Concepts

developmental psychology sociology risk perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess risk?
  • When does excitement become danger?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence can lead to harmful choices.

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