Great man Quote by Anne Stuart
““I say a stream leading into a pond, where we can have swans and ducks and absolutely no geese, and we’ll live very happily, two old-maid sisters. I do think we should have cats, a great many of them. They won’t go after the ducks, will they?” “We’ll have cats that are afraid of ducks,””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Two Sisters, 1935
The speaker imagines an ideal, peaceful life with gentle creatures, avoiding those that might cause conflict, reflecting a desire for harmony and control over one’s environment.
In simple terms: A calm life with harmless animals, avoiding trouble.
Choose companions that bring peace, not conflict.
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When to use this quote
- family retreat
- home decor
- pet selection
- community planning
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What conflicts are you avoiding?
- How might confronting them improve life?
Idealizing peace may ignore necessary challenges and growth.