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Airplane Quote by Rick Riordan

“She stared at me. "Fly, ;ole, in an airplane, which you were warned never to do lest Zeus strike you out of the sky, AND carrying a weapon that has more destructive power than a nuclear bomb?" "Yeah," I said. "Pretty much exactly like that.” quote by Rick Riordan
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“She stared at me. "Fly, ;ole, in an airplane, which you were warned never to do lest Zeus strike you out of the sky, AND carrying a weapon that has more destructive power than a nuclear bomb?" "Yeah," I said. "Pretty much exactly like that.”

Rick Riordan

About This Quote

Source Book: The Last Olympian, Rick Riordan, 2009

A warning about taking dangerous actions that could have catastrophic consequences.

In simple terms: Beware dangerous risks.

Key Takeaway

Avoid reckless choices.

Themes

risk warning consequences

Mood

cautious serious

Type

advisory dramatic

When to use this quote

  • war decisions
  • extreme sports
  • political activism

Key Concepts

mythology danger responsibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks are you ignoring?
  • How do warnings shape your decisions?
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