Dogs Quote by Dan Wells

““What, do you think I sell puppies?””

Dan Wells

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Devil’s Only Friend, 2015

A rhetorical question reveals the absurdity of assuming the speaker sells something innocuous like puppies.

In simple terms: Question highlights absurdity of expectation.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions before judging.

Themes

absurdity dialogue expectation humor

Mood

witty playful

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

marketing
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creative writing

Key Concepts

Rhetoric character voice social satire

Questions to Reflect On

What expectations do you challenge?
How does humor reveal truth?

A Different Perspective

Humor may mask deeper critique.

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