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“Thou smellest of dog, and what news of good came ever to a cat from a fairy that had had dealings with the dogs?” quote by J.R.R. Tolkien
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““Thou smellest of dog, and what news of good came ever to a cat from a fairy that had had dealings with the dogs?””

J.R.R. Tolkien

About This Quote

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

A whimsical rhetorical question highlighting the absurdity of expecting positive news from an unlikely source.

In simple terms: Expecting good from unlikely sources is absurd.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about sources of good.

Themes

humor absurdity expectations

Mood

playful ironic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily conversation
  • literary analysis
  • teaching
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

rhetoric skepticism

Questions to Reflect On

  • What sources do you dismiss as unlikely?
  • How can humor reveal hidden truths?
A Different Perspective

May overlook genuine opportunities from unexpected places.

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