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Dog Bites Quote by Courtney Allison Moulton

“Good-bye, Cadan,' I said, backing out the door. 'If I hear anything new, I’ll come to you.' 'Be careful,' I warned. 'My guard dog bites.' He grinned, and that impish gleam returned to his eyes. 'And you don’t?' 'Wouldn’t you like to know.' 'Don’t get me excited.” quote by Courtney Allison Moulton
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““Good-bye, Cadan,' I said, backing out the door. 'If I hear anything new, I’ll come to you.' 'Be careful,' I warned. 'My guard dog bites.' He grinned, and that impish gleam returned to his eyes. 'And you don’t?' 'Wouldn’t you like to know.' 'Don’t get me excited.””

Courtney Allison Moulton

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Bone Season, Book 1, 2013

A character warns another about a dangerous guard dog, hinting at hidden threats and curiosity about unknown information.

In simple terms: Warning about a dangerous dog and curiosity about secrets.

Key Takeaway

Stay alert and question unknown warnings.

Themes

danger curiosity trust warning

Mood

cautious intrigued

Type

narrative dialogue

When to use this quote

  • exploring new places
  • interacting with strangers
  • handling warnings
  • making decisions under uncertainty

Key Concepts

risk assessment human behavior mystery

Questions to Reflect On

  • What risks are you ignoring?
  • How do you balance curiosity with caution?
A Different Perspective

The warning may be exaggerated or misinterpreted, leading to unnecessary fear.

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