Carry on Quote by Rainbow Rowell
““Right. So I didn’t tell her. Now, where do we start?” His face falls into a pout. “I was counting on Bunce to tell us where to start.” “Let’s start with what we know,” I say. That’s where Penelope always starts. “Right.” Baz actually seems nervous. He’s tapping the chalk against his trouser leg, leaving white smudges.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “Carry On” by Rainbow Rowell, 2015
Characters discuss starting points, emphasizing the importance of beginning with known information and confronting uncertainty together.
In simple terms: Start with what you know when faced with uncertainty.
Key Takeaway
Begin with familiar facts to navigate unknowns.
Themes
starting
uncertainty
collaboration
Mood
thoughtful
strategic
Type
literary
dialogue
When to use this quote
- team meetings
- project planning
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
problem solving
communication
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What do you know that can guide you forward?
- How can you balance knowns and unknowns?
A Different Perspective
Relying only on knowns can limit creativity.
![“Even when lightning flashes inside them [clouds], we say they are only clouds and turn our attention to the next meal, next pain, next breath, the next page. This is how we go on.” quote by Sidney Sheldon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7ac/sidney-sheldon-7520_carry-on_even-when-lightning-flashes-inside-them_6003.jpg)
