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“If things go badly for me tonight, I want you to stay with Mr. Wynter; he will pay you a decent wage.” “Will he make me bathe?” “No, he will debate the matter with you until you decide to wash.” “Ah. One of those.” quote by Eoin Colfer
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“If things go badly for me tonight, I want you to stay with Mr. Wynter; he will pay you a decent wage.” “Will he make me bathe?” “No, he will debate the matter with you until you decide to wash.” “Ah. One of those.”

Eoin Colfer

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 offers a pragmatic, if odd, solution: a wage for staying, then a debate before personal care.

In simple terms: He trades work for debate.

Key Takeaway

Negotiate before acting.

Themes

negotiation humor work

Mood

witty dry

Type

fictional dialogue

When to use this quote

  • job interviews
  • contract discussions
  • conflict resolution

Key Concepts

pragmatism absurdity

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is debate useful versus action?
  • How do you balance wit and practicality?
A Different Perspective

Debate may delay urgent needs.

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