Bones Quote by Nick Harkaway
““Bones were not strong just because they were the strongest thing a human body had.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Gone-Away World by Nick Harkaway, 2008
Strength comes from structure and function, not merely from being the toughest material.
In simple terms: Strength is about design, not just hardness.
Focus on building resilient systems.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- exercise physiology
- engineering design
- medical prosthetics
- architecture
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does design influence resilience?
- What systems benefit from flexible strength?
Strength alone does not guarantee durability without proper integration.