Humour Quote by Bernard Cornwell
““I am not sure,' Mordecai told Thomas, 'whether omens can be trusted.' 'Of course they can.' 'I should like to hear your reasons. But show me your urine first.' 'You said I was cured,' Thomas protested. 'Eternal vigilance, dear Thomas, is the price of health. Piss for me.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: “The Last Kingdom” (historical fiction), 2004
A character doubts omens, demanding proof before believing, highlighting skepticism and humor
In simple terms: Skeptical about superstitions, asks for evidence before belief
Key Takeaway
Question claims and seek evidence before acceptance
Themes
skepticism
humor
belief
Mood
wry
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily decision making
- medical advice
- political claims
- personal relationships
Key Concepts
critical thinking
evidence based reasoning
irony
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you demand proof before believing?
- When is intuition valuable?
A Different Perspective
Humor may undermine serious concerns if overused
