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Box Quote by William Gibson

“The box was nearly finished now, she thought, although it moved so quickly, in the padded claws, that it was difficult to see... Abruptly, it floated free, tumbling end over end, and she sprang for it instinctively, caught it, and went tumbling past the flashing arms, her treasure in her arms.” quote by William Gibson
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““The box was nearly finished now, she thought, although it moved so quickly, in the padded claws, that it was difficult to see... Abruptly, it floated free, tumbling end over end, and she sprang for it instinctively, caught it, and went tumbling past the flashing arms, her treasure in her arms.””

William Gibson

About This Quote

Source Novel: Neuromancer, 1984

A character instinctively grabs a floating, valuable object despite chaotic surroundings.

In simple terms: Instinctively seizes a treasured item.

Key Takeaway

Trust intuition in fast‑moving situations.

Themes

instinct value chaos action

Mood

tense adventurous

Type

narrative descriptive

When to use this quote

  • emergency rescue
  • high‑risk sports
  • combat
  • disaster response

Key Concepts

survival quick decision‑making

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you rely on instinct?
  • What safeguards help in chaotic moments?
A Different Perspective

Instinct can be risky without assessment.

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