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Holly: Seriously, you don't like unicorns? What kind…

“Holly: Seriously, you don't like unicorns? What kind person doesn't like unicorns? Justine: What kind of a person doesn't like zombies? What have zombies ever done to you? Holly: Zombies shamble. I disapprove of shambling. And they have bits that fall off. You never see a unicorn behaving that…” quote by Holly Black
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“Holly: Seriously, you don't like unicorns? What kind person doesn't like unicorns? Justine: What kind of a person doesn't like zombies? What have zombies ever done to you? Holly: Zombies shamble. I disapprove of shambling. And they have bits that fall off. You never see a unicorn behaving that way. Justine: I shamble. Bits fall off me all the time: hair, skin cells. Are you saying you disapprove of me?”

Holly Black

About This Quote

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

Comparing unicorns and zombies highlights how we judge others based on superficial traits and fear of difference.

In simple terms: Judging based on appearance and fear.

Key Takeaway

Recognize and accept personal flaws.

Themes

acceptance identity judgment

Mood

reflective empathetic

Type

philosophical conversational

When to use this quote

  • social interactions
  • self‑esteem
  • friendship
  • overcoming prejudice

Key Concepts

self‑acceptance humanity

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you react when someone mirrors your flaws?
  • What fears drive your judgments?
A Different Perspective

People may resist confronting their own imperfections.

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