Impolite Quote by Anonymous
““Mrs. Hudson gave an impolite wiggle of her rounder virtues and rolled back into the night.””
About This Quote
Source Literature: Unknown source, possibly modern fiction
A character retreats, showing a modest, perhaps selfish, virtue before disappearing into night.
In simple terms: A modest virtue leads to retreat into night.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when modesty turns into avoidance.
Themes
modesty
withdrawal
virtue
Mood
mysterious
contemplative
Type
literary
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal conflict
- nighttime decisions
- social dynamics
Key Concepts
self‑preservation
social retreat
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the wiggle symbolize?
- When is retreat justified?
A Different Perspective
May mask deeper issues or fear.
![“Very sorry to knock you up, Watson,' said he [Holmes], 'but it is a common lot this morning. Mrs Hudson has been knocked up, she retorted upon me, and I on you.” quote by Arthur Conan Doyle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/8ac/arthur-conan-doyle-273_quote_very-sorry-to-knock-you-up-watson-said-h_1554968.jpg)
![“Her cuisine is limited but she has as good an idea of breakfast as a Scotchwoman." [Sherlock Holmes, on Mrs. Hudson's cooking.]” quote by Arthur Conan Doyle](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e23/arthur-conan-doyle-273_breakfast_her-cuisine-is-limited-but-she-has-as-go_1820964.jpg)
