Arms Quote by Rick Riordan
“Carter started down the stairs, but I grabbed his arm. “Hang on. What about traps?” He frowned. “Traps?” “Didn’t Egyptian tombs have traps?” “Well…sometimes. But this isn’t a tomb. Besides, more often they had curses, like the burning curse, the donkey curse—” “Oh, lovely. That sounds so much better.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Kane Chronicles, 2010
A character worries about ancient traps, highlighting humor and the absurdity of over‑preparing for imagined dangers.
In simple terms: Fear of imagined traps is comic.
Key Takeaway
Don’t overthink danger.
Themes
adventure
humor
mythology
Mood
lighthearted
adventurous
Type
fantasy
humorous
When to use this quote
- exploration
- teamwork
- problem solving
Key Concepts
heroic folly
comic relief
Questions to Reflect On
- What “traps” do you over‑prepare for?
- How can you balance caution with action?
A Different Perspective
Over‑caution can hinder progress.
