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Brood Quote by Scott Westerfeld

“He chuckled, shaking his head. "Man, you hunters. I break a pencil and there's hell to pay." "I can see how that's deeply unfair, Chip. Especially if that pencil should try to kill you with it teeth and claws, or launch its brood of a thousand deadly paper clips against you.” quote by Scott Westerfeld
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““He chuckled, shaking his head. "Man, you hunters. I break a pencil and there's hell to pay." "I can see how that's deeply unfair, Chip. Especially if that pencil should try to kill you with it teeth and claws, or launch its brood of a thousand deadly paper clips against you.””

Scott Westerfeld

About This Quote

Source Novel: Uglies, Scott Westerfeld, 2005

A humorous warning about trivial threats becoming deadly.

In simple terms: Small problems can become huge dangers.

Key Takeaway

Take minor issues seriously.

Themes

humor danger anticipation

Mood

playful warning

Type

fictional satirical

When to use this quote

  • daily life
  • technology
  • environment

Key Concepts

exaggeration risk assessment comic relief

Questions to Reflect On

  • What minor risks are ignored?
  • How to balance humor and warning?
A Different Perspective

May exaggerate for effect.

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