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“These flies were half the size of my fist. They came at you and stuck to you with a single-minded purpose you had to admire. We were hopelessly outnumbered, but we still slapped and kicked and karate-chopped ourselves until we reached an uneasy truce.” quote by Terri Cheney
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““These flies were half the size of my fist. They came at you and stuck to you with a single-minded purpose you had to admire. We were hopelessly outnumbered, but we still slapped and kicked and karate-chopped ourselves until we reached an uneasy truce.””

Terri Cheney

About This Quote

Source Interview: Personal Narrative, 2015

Facing overwhelming odds, the speaker describes a chaotic battle with giant flies, using humor and resilience to survive.

In simple terms: Huge flies attacked; we fought back despite being outnumbered.

Key Takeaway

Persist and adapt in hostile situations.

Themes

survival humor conflict resilience adaptation

Mood

lighthearted determined

Type

narrative inspirational

When to use this quote

  • outdoor adventure
  • unexpected crises
  • group dynamics

Key Concepts

overcoming adversity teamwork resourcefulness

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you stay calm under absurd threats?
  • What does this say about human perseverance?
A Different Perspective

Humor may downplay seriousness of danger.

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