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“can’t see that she could have found anything nastier to say if she’d thought it out with both hands for a fortnight. She” quote by Dorothy L. Sayers
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““can’t see that she could have found anything nastier to say if she’d thought it out with both hands for a fortnight. She””

Dorothy L. Sayers

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A character is so angry she could devise even harsher insults if she spent time planning them.

In simple terms: She could make even nastier remarks with effort.

Key Takeaway

Beware of letting anger fuel over‑thinking.

Themes

anger communication irony

Mood

irritated wry

Type

literary observational

When to use this quote

  • personal conflict
  • creative writing
  • stress management

Key Concepts

psychology verbal aggression

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does anger affect your choice of words?
  • Can humor soften harsh criticism?
A Different Perspective

The quote may exaggerate the capacity for cruelty, ignoring restraint.

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