And, er, these stories about you..." "Oh, all true. Most…
““And, er, these stories about you..." "Oh, all true. Most of them. A bit of exaggeration, but mostly true." "The one about the Citadel in Muntab and the Pash and the fish bone?" "Oh, yes." "But how did you get in where half a dozen armed and trained men couldn't even - ?" "I am a little man and I carry a broom," said Lu-Tze simply. "Everyone has some mess that needs clearing up. What harm is a man with a broom?" "What? And that was it ?" "Well, the rest was a matter of cookery, really. The Pash was not a good man, but he was a glutton for his fish pie." "No martial arts?" said Lobsang. "Oh, always a last resort. History needs shepherds, not butchers." "Do you know okidoki ?" "Just a lot of bunny-hops." " Shittake ?" "If I wanted to thrust my hand into hot sand I would go to the seaside." " Upsidazi ?" "A waste of good bricks." " No kando ?" "You made that one up.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
A small, seemingly insignificant person can overcome great obstacles through cleverness and unconventional methods.
In simple terms: Even a humble person can solve big problems with wit.
Key Takeaway
Use ingenuity over brute force.
Themes
resourcefulness
humor
heroism
Mood
playful
inspirational
Type
narrative
humorous
When to use this quote
- adventure
- conflict resolution
- teamwork
Key Concepts
unconventional tactics
humility
Questions to Reflect On
- What unconventional tools could you apply to a tough problem?
- When does humility become a disadvantage?
A Different Perspective
Reliance on luck may fail; cleverness isn’t always enough.