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“from Mr. Bell." "Sorry, miss! Sorry isn't going to help matters any. You'd better go and look at the havoc that animal has made in my oats … trampled them from center to circumference, miss." "I am very sorry," repeated Anne firmly, "but perhaps if you kept your fences in better repair Dolly might…” quote by L.M. Montgomery
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““from Mr. Bell." "Sorry, miss! Sorry isn't going to help matters any. You'd better go and look at the havoc that animal has made in my oats … trampled them from center to circumference, miss." "I am very sorry," repeated Anne firmly, "but perhaps if you kept your fences in better repair Dolly might not have broken in. It is your part””

L.M. Montgomery

About This Quote

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

Anne blames the rabbit for damaging oats, suggesting better fences could prevent such mishaps.

In simple terms: Poor fences let rabbits cause trouble.

Key Takeaway

Maintain good boundaries to avoid problems.

Themes

responsibility boundaries prevention care environment

Mood

practical reflective

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • gardening
  • home maintenance
  • animal control
  • property management

Key Concepts

risk management personal accountability home upkeep

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve your own “fences”?
  • What preventive steps can you take?
A Different Perspective

Blaming external factors can ignore personal responsibility.

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