Boys Quote by Neil Gaiman
“There was a tale he had read once, long ago, as a small boy: the story of a traveler who had slipped down a cliff, with man-eating tigers above him and a lethal fall below him, who managed to stop his fall halfway down the side of the cliff, holding on for dear life. There was a clump of strawberries beside him, and certain death above him and below. What should he do? went the question. And the reply was, Eat the strawberries. The story had never made sense to him as a boy. It did now.”
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Strawberry Decision” in *The Sandman* anthology, 2005
A traveler trapped between deadly tigers and a cliff chooses to eat strawberries, symbolizing embracing small joys despite overwhelming danger.
In simple terms: He chooses to enjoy a small pleasure amid danger.
Key Takeaway
Find simple joys in dire situations.
Themes
choice
survival
joy
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
fictional
philosophical
When to use this quote
- adventure
- crisis management
- personal growth
Key Concepts
risk assessment
mindfulness
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What small pleasure can you savor now?
- When is it wise to pause in danger?
A Different Perspective
Choosing pleasure may ignore larger threats.
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