Bear Quote by Vivian Arend
““She racked her brain for the training session she’d taken on bear encounters, but it had been a long time ago. Stay still. It can’t see me if I don’t move. No, wait - that’s what you’re supposed to do for a T-Rex.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: "Bear Encounter", 2020
Fear can be managed by staying still, but over‑reliance on this tactic may fail against different threats
In simple terms: Stillness works for some predators, not all
Use appropriate strategies for each danger
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- hiking
- wildlife photography
- camping
- survival training
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- When is stillness ineffective?
- What alternatives exist for larger predators?
Not all threats respond to stillness