Eagles Quote by Terry Pratchett
“Om rubed his head. This wasn't god-like thinking. It seemed simpler when you were up here. It was all a game. You forgot that it wasn't a game down there. People died. Bits got chopped off. We're like eagles up here, he thought. Sometimes we show tortoise how to fly. Then we let go.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Discworld series, various books, 1990s
The quote reflects on the disparity between lofty, detached perspectives and harsh ground realities, urging humility and awareness of consequences.
In simple terms: High viewpoints can ignore real suffering; stay grounded.
Key Takeaway
Remember the impact of actions on those below.
Themes
humility
responsibility
perspective
power
empathy
Mood
reflective
serious
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
critical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- leadership
- policy making
- media commentary
- education
- technology development
Key Concepts
existentialism
social critique
ethical awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your position affect those you influence?
- What responsibilities come with elevated viewpoints?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may oversimplify complex power dynamics and ignore systemic issues.
![“All I cared about was the music, like hearing Townes [ Van Zandt] talking about "For the sake of the song"; it's all that mattered. In spite of me a couple of things happened, mainly the Eagles and Seven Bridges Road. That certainly helped me survive. Joan Baez, Rita Coolidge, and Ian Matthews did…” quote by Steve Young](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/053/steve-young-2710_bridges_all-i-cared-about-was-the-music-like-hea_124821.jpg)
