Fathom Quote by Tui T. Sutherland
““Fathom curled his claws around the brown sphere and brought his snout close to it, feeling quite silly indeed.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Dragon’s Secret”, 2016
Even powerful creatures can feel foolish when confronting the unknown.
In simple terms: Even the strong feel silly sometimes.
Key Takeaway
Accept vulnerability in new challenges.
Themes
vulnerability
exploration
humor
Mood
playful
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- adventure stories
- personal growth
- learning experiences
Key Concepts
character development
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does silliness reveal about confidence?
- How can humor aid problem solving?
A Different Perspective
Humor may downplay seriousness.
![“He [Riptide] sighed. "I said, 'What are you doing all the way out here?' and you said, 'Hey, sparkling teeth, I totally love three of your claws but not the others, and I wish your nose was a herrig so I could eat it, and also your wings sound like sharks snoring.'" Tsunami burst out laughing.” quote by Tui T. Sutherland](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/608/tui-t-sutherland-8926_dragon_he-riptide-sighed-i-said-what-are-you-do_475054.jpg)
