Christopher-moore Quote by Christopher Moore
““A hundred brilliant witticisms died suffocating on the captain's heavy glove. Thus muted, I pumped my codpiece at the duke and tried to force a fart, but my bum tumpet could find no note.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood, by Christopher Moore, 2002
A whimsical, absurd scene sat the failure of grandiose attempts that end up ridiculous and ineffective.
In simple terms: Big ideas can flop when they’re overblown.
Key Takeaway
Don’t overcomplicate; keep it simple.
Themes
absurdity
humor
failure
ego
creativity
Mood
playful
irreverent
critical
Type
satirical
humorous
literary
When to use this quote
- creative brainstorming
- public speaking
- performance art
- personal confidence
Key Concepts
satire
exaggeration
self‑deprecation
Questions to Reflect On
- What grand plans have you over‑engineered?
- How can humility improve your attempts?
A Different Perspective
The humor may mask deeper frustration or insecurity.
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![“Not yet!" said she [Goneril], trying to roll me over and get back to smacking my bum. She honked my codpiece. You honked my codpiece." Aye, give it up, fool." [...]” quote by Christopher Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d1b/christopher-moore-353_christopher-moore_not-yet-said-she-goneril-trying-to-roll_554564.jpg)
![“Inspector, there's no smoking allowed in here," said a uniformed officer who had been called to the scene. Cavuto waved to the drawers [at the morgue]. "Do you think they mind?" The officer shook his head. "No, sir." Cavuto blew a stream of smoke at Gilbert [a dead guy]. "And him, do you think he…” quote by Christopher Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d29/christopher-moore-353_bloodsucking-fiends_inspector-there-s-no-smoking-allowed-in_757345.jpg)
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![“[Abby to Tommy and Jody who are hugging] So I'm like, "Cold-faced killers on the clock, bitches, we don't have time for your bonery right now." --The Chronicles of Abby Normal” quote by Christopher Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/fc4/christopher-moore-353_bite-me_abby-to-tommy-and-jody-who-are-hugging-s_1275219.jpg)
![“[...] Y'know, the Duchess Regan is living here at the tower now? I took your advice about not talking about her boffnacity [footnote], even with the duke dead and all, can't be too careful. Although, I caught sight of her in a dressing gown one day she was up on the parapet outside her solar. Fine…” quote by Christopher Moore](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/a4d/christopher-moore-353_christopher-moore_y-know-the-duchess-regan-is-living-here_1361839.jpg)