Ankles Quote by Steven Wright
“When I was in boy scouts, I slipped on the ice and hurt my ankle. A little old lady had to help me across the street.”
About This Quote
A childhood mishap taught the importance of kindness from strangers.
In simple terms: Kids can learn empathy when helped.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate help and offer it.
Themes
kindness
empathy
community
Mood
grateful
reflective
Type
anecdotal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- schoolyard
- ice skating
- injury
- help from strangers
Key Concepts
social support
human connection
Questions to Reflect On
- How would you respond if you needed help?
- What can you do to help others?
A Different Perspective
Kindness may not always be reciprocated.
![“We [me and husband ] had been learning about the Khazars, and I had read Michael Chabon's novel [Gentlemen of the Road] the year before, so all these things are kind of roiling around in my brain, and then I slipped on the ice and I broke my wrist, and it had to be surgically repaired.” quote by Emily Barton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e93/emily-barton-18422_books_we-me-and-husband-had-been-learning-abou_182880.jpg)
