Children Quote by William T. Vollmann
““When they’d been children there’d been a fallen log in the river, and John had walked on it, keeping his balance, instructing his brother: If you don’t think about it, you won’t fall.—That would be a perfect epitaph, thought Tyler malevolently, crushing the space invader raindrops with his windshield wipers.””
About This Quote
Source Short Story: “The River Log” in the collection “The Man Who Wasn't There”, 2005
Balancing on a precarious log teaches that ignoring risk can lead to unexpected safety, yet awareness is essential.
In simple terms: Ignoring danger can be risky.
Key Takeaway
Stay aware of hidden risks.
Themes
risk
awareness
balance
Mood
cautionary
thoughtful
Type
literary
reflective
When to use this quote
- adventure
- decision making
- danger assessment
- personal safety
Key Concepts
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you trusted intuition over caution?
- What does balance mean in your life?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence may cause neglect of genuine hazards.
