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“First, the boy. Pink cheeks, a mop of black hair, clenched fists. And then, in the next bassinet, the girl. A thin coating of blond fuzz on her head, a sweet smile on her lips. Angelina knew it was just gas, but that smile told her a lot. It told her all she needed to know. She stepped back and…” quote by Wendy Mass
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““First, the boy. Pink cheeks, a mop of black hair, clenched fists. And then, in the next bassinet, the girl. A thin coating of blond fuzz on her head, a sweet smile on her lips. Angelina knew it was just gas, but that smile told her a lot. It told her all she needed to know. She stepped back and waited. A few minutes later, the two mothers appeared from different directions, wheeled up to the window by their happily exhausted husbands. The younger of the two women had her dark curly hair pulled into a loose ponytail.””

Wendy Mass

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Girl Who Could Fly, 2012

The passage juxtaposes the innocence of newborns with a subtle, underlying tension, hinting at hidden dangers beneath seemingly harmless situations.

In simple terms: Even sweet moments can hide threats.

Key Takeaway

Stay alert to hidden risks.

Themes

safety perception danger innocence

Mood

cautionary thoughtful

Type

narrative descriptive

When to use this quote

  • parenting
  • newborn care
  • first‑aid training
  • environmental monitoring

Key Concepts

risk assessment intuition protective instincts

Questions to Reflect On

  • What signs do you trust when assessing safety?
  • How do you balance caution with calm?
A Different Perspective

Over‑vigilance can cause unnecessary anxiety.

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